Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 700.48 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Lesotho, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Lesotho is 700.48, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Lesotho peaked at 700.48 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 272.02, in 1990.
That places Lesotho 145th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 272.02 | — |
| 1991 | 277.07 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 282.52 | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 288.33 | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 294.47 | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 300.82 | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 306.97 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 312.97 | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 318.98 | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 324.61 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 333.94 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 342.62 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 350.73 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 358.15 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 364.53 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 369.81 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 376.83 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 386.76 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 397.22 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 407.68 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 418.38 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 429.57 | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 441.39 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 453.68 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 474.65 | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 496.48 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 519.67 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 544.62 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 570.99 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 598.1 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 615.25 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 629.26 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 628.64 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 639.9 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 651.69 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 667.85 | +2.5% |
| 2026 | 684.1 | +2.4% |
| 2027 | 700.48 | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 297.88 | 272.02 | 324.61 | 10 |
| 2000s | 368.83 | 333.94 | 407.68 | 10 |
| 2010s | 494.75 | 418.38 | 598.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 652.15 | 615.25 | 700.48 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Lesotho
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1902 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,719 1000 No (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,259 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Lesotho?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Lesotho was 700.48 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 700.48 in 2027.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 272.02 in 1990.
- How does Lesotho rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Lesotho ranks 145th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.