Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 1.18 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Timor-Leste, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2027, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Timor-Leste stood at 1.18 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Timor-Leste peaked at 10.87 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -15.77 % change on previous year, in 1999.
Timor-Leste ranks 129th 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 Timor-Leste, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +14.9% |
| 1993 | 3.05 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1995 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 3.41 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 1997 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1998 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 1999 | -15.77 % change on previous year | -756.0% |
| 2000 | -0.8413 % change on previous year | -94.7% |
| 2001 | 10.87 % change on previous year | -1392.2% |
| 2002 | 6.95 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2003 | 4.25 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 2004 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -51.2% |
| 2005 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 2006 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -27.2% |
| 2007 | 4.36 % change on previous year | +128.3% |
| 2008 | 4.8 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 4.81 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 4.54 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 2012 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 3.63 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 2018 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 5.09 % change on previous year | +104.3% |
| 2020 | 4.66 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -77.2% |
| 2022 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +98.3% |
| 2023 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2024 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 2025 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2026 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2027 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8302 % change on previous year | -15.77 % change on previous year | 3.41 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.18 % change on previous year | -0.8413 % change on previous year | 10.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.49 % change on previous year | 2.27 % change on previous year | 5.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.9 % change on previous year | 1.06 % change on previous year | 4.66 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Timor-Leste
- 126 South Africa 1.23 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Indonesia 1.21 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Sweden 1.18 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Botswana 1.17 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Austria 1.16 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Slovakia 1.13 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Timor-Leste
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 67.53 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 667.78 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 321 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2027)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 37.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) 34.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) 40.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Timor-Leste?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Timor-Leste was 1.18 % 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 Timor-Leste?
- The highest recorded value was 10.87 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Timor-Leste?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.77 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Timor-Leste rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- Timor-Leste ranks 129th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in Timor-Leste?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Timor-Leste 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.