Labour force: ICLS13) (15+) … previous ICLS13 15+ in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 68.91 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Saint Lucia, 1991–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Saint Lucia is 68.91, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Saint Lucia peaked at 70.55 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 58.93, in 2008.
Saint Lucia ranks 46th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 63.02 | — |
| 1993 | 69.4 | +10.1% |
| 1994 | 67.4 | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 67.8 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 67.3 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 68.6 | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 68 | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 69.5 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 69 | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 64.15 | -7.0% |
| 2003 | 68.66 | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 67.2 | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 68.2 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 65.6 | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 66 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 58.93 | -10.7% |
| 2009 | 63.58 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 67.07 | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 69.03 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 69.25 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 68.41 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 70.21 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 70.55 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 69.46 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 66.43 | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 68.46 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 69.89 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 68.87 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 68.79 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 68.91 | +0.2% |
Saint Lucia compared with similar countries
- Saint Lucia's 68.91 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 62.79, 1.1× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Saint Lucia's 68.91 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 63.8, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 67.63 | 63.02 | 69.5 | 8 |
| 2000s | 65.7 | 58.93 | 69 | 9 |
| 2010s | 69.14 | 67.07 | 70.55 | 7 |
| 2020s | 68.56 | 66.43 | 69.89 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saint Lucia
More work & labour data for Saint Lucia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.9619 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.9107 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8203 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 48.56 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 133.72 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 55.65 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 52.55 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 108.21 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Saint Lucia?
- Labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Saint Lucia was 68.91 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 70.55 in 2018.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.93 in 2008.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Saint Lucia ranks 46th out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Saint Lucia 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.