Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Pacific Islands
Pacific Islands: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 1.86 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Pacific Islands, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Pacific Islands recorded 1.86 % change on previous year for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in 2027.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 74.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Pacific Islands peaked at 3.9 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -1.08 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Pacific Islands ranks 28th of 87 groups 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 Pacific Islands, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1993 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 0.5546 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 1995 | 0.4694 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 1996 | 1.66 % change on previous year | +254.0% |
| 1997 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +52.0% |
| 1998 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 1999 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -49.4% |
| 2001 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +31.7% |
| 2002 | 1.65 % change on previous year | +16.3% |
| 2003 | 1.73 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 2005 | 0.258 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 2006 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +378.8% |
| 2007 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 1.73 % change on previous year | +19.5% |
| 2009 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +40.9% |
| 2010 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -32.5% |
| 2012 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +61.1% |
| 2013 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2015 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 2016 | 1.76 % change on previous year | +30.5% |
| 2017 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -39.4% |
| 2018 | 0.8263 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 2019 | 1.39 % change on previous year | +67.8% |
| 2020 | 3.9 % change on previous year | +181.5% |
| 2021 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -127.6% |
| 2022 | -0.3669 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 2023 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -398.9% |
| 2024 | 2.39 % change on previous year | +117.9% |
| 2025 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 2026 | 1.85 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2027 | 1.86 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.95 % change on previous year | 0.4694 % change on previous year | 3.13 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.5 % change on previous year | 0.258 % change on previous year | 2.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.71 % change on previous year | 0.8263 % change on previous year | 2.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.43 % change on previous year | -1.08 % change on previous year | 3.9 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Pacific Islands
- 25 Vanuatu 3.23 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Liberia 3.21 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Oman 3.2 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Nigeria 3.16 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Gabon 3.14 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Iraq 3.1 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Viet Nam 3.1 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Pacific Islands
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 23,429 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 63.48 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 13,478 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 63.48 (2027)
- NEET: Youth not in employment, education or training 1,081 (2027)
- NEET rate: Share of youth not in employment, education or training 15.98 (2027)
- Employment 22,012 (2025)
- Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers 1,232 (2027)
- Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers rate 5 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Pacific Islands?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Pacific Islands was 1.86 % 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 Pacific Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 3.9 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Pacific Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.08 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Pacific Islands rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- Pacific Islands ranks 28th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in Pacific Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pacific Islands 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.