What is the highest labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Uganda?

The highest recorded value was 18,605 in 2021.

What is the lowest labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Uganda?

The lowest recorded value was 10,112 in 2017.

How does Uganda rank for labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13)?

Uganda ranks 19th out of 77 countries with data for 2024.

Is labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Uganda?

Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Uganda data come from?

The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Uganda

Name: Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Uganda
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Uganda: Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 11,012 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)

11,012

Change on year

down 40.8%

World rank

19th

of 77 countries

All-time high

18,605

in 2021

All-time low

10,112

in 2017

Years of data

2010–2024

Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Uganda, 2010–2024

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Uganda recorded 11,012 for labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in 2024.

The figure is down 40.8% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda peaked at 18,605 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 10,112, in 2017.

That places Uganda 19th out of 77 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	11,940	10,112	15,290	5
2020s	14,809	11,012	18,605	2

Countries ranked near Uganda

16 Angola 15,607 compare
17 Australia 15,244 compare
18 Argentina 14,474 compare
20 Chile 10,334 compare
21 Netherlands 10,295 compare
22 Cambodia 9,419 compare

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More work & labour data for Uganda

Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0408 % change on previous year (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0266 % change on previous year (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2050)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.77 % change on previous year (2050)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 46,664 1000 No (2050)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 59,035 1000 No (2050)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 60,822 1000 No (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 60,013 1000 No (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 120,835 1000 No (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, per unit of GDP 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda?: Labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda was 11,012 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Uganda?: The highest recorded value was 18,605 in 2021.
What is the lowest labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Uganda?: The lowest recorded value was 10,112 in 2017.
How does Uganda rank for labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13)?: Uganda ranks 19th out of 77 countries with data for 2024.
Is labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Uganda?: Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Uganda data come from?: The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 77 places, 1,385 data points, 1987–2026
Last refreshed: 20 August 2026

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 International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.