Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in India
India: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 1.27 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in India, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in India is 1.27 % change on previous year, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 4.7% on the previous year and down 45.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in India peaked at 4.61 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -0.9561 % change on previous year, in 2023.
India ranks 123rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in India, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 1996 | 1.72 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +75.5% |
| 2002 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 4.61 % change on previous year | +71.8% |
| 2007 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 4.29 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2012 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 2014 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 2.34 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +49.3% |
| 2021 | -0.6123 % change on previous year | -119.0% |
| 2022 | -0.9136 % change on previous year | +49.2% |
| 2023 | -0.9561 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2024 | -0.6314 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 2025 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -325.0% |
| 2026 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2027 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.03 % change on previous year | 1.68 % change on previous year | 2.47 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.32 % change on previous year | 1.65 % change on previous year | 4.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.72 % change on previous year | 2.16 % change on previous year | 4.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5175 % change on previous year | -0.9561 % change on previous year | 3.22 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near India
- 120 Peru 1.29 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Slovenia 1.28 % change on previous year compare
- 122 United States of America 1.27 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Guyana 1.25 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Suriname 1.23 % change on previous year compare
- 126 South Africa 1.23 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for India
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5078 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.12 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 876,613 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 782,365 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 743,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 761,710 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1.51 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in India?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in India was 1.27 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 4.61 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.9561 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does India rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- India ranks 123rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.