Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 68.25 in 2021. β² Rising
Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ethiopia, 1981β2021
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ethiopia is 68.25, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ethiopia peaked at 82.02 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 51.59, in 1981.
That places Ethiopia 52nd out of 210 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 54.75 | 51.59 | 57.9 | 2 |
| 1990s | 72.28 | 66.63 | 77.93 | 2 |
| 2000s | 82.02 | 82.02 | 82.02 | 1 |
| 2010s | 81.24 | 81.24 | 81.24 | 1 |
| 2020s | 68.25 | 68.25 | 68.25 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More work & labour data for Ethiopia
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4782 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4959 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4604 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate 0.1765 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 2.96 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 74,537 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 116,333 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 183,282 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 184,008 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 367,290 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ethiopia?
- Labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ethiopia was 68.25 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 82.02 in 2005.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.59 in 1981.
- How does Ethiopia rank for labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Ethiopia ranks 52nd out of 210 countries with data for 2021.
- Is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the Labour Force Statistics (LFS and STLFS) database description.