Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 27,703 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Ethiopia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Ethiopia is 27,703, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 71.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Ethiopia peaked at 27,703 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 4,659, in 1990.
That places Ethiopia 16th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,659 | — |
| 1991 | 4,869 | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 5,077 | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 5,235 | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 5,394 | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 5,554 | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 5,709 | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 5,855 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 5,999 | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 6,151 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 6,314 | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 6,496 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 6,700 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 6,923 | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 7,158 | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 7,407 | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 7,699 | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 8,013 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 8,346 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 8,699 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 9,077 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 9,480 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 9,904 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 10,340 | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 11,666 | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 13,068 | +12.0% |
| 2016 | 14,552 | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 16,119 | +10.8% |
| 2018 | 17,753 | +10.1% |
| 2019 | 19,457 | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 21,675 | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 23,240 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 23,835 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 24,612 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 25,378 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | 26,158 | +3.1% |
| 2026 | 26,934 | +3.0% |
| 2027 | 27,703 | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,450 | 4,659 | 6,151 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,376 | 6,314 | 8,699 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,142 | 9,077 | 19,457 | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,942 | 21,675 | 27,703 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Ethiopia?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Ethiopia was 27,703 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 27,703 in 2027.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,659 in 1990.
- How does Ethiopia rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Ethiopia ranks 16th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. Persons outside the labour force comprise all persons of working age who, during the specified reference period, were not in the labour force (that is, were not employed or unemployed). For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.