Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Philippines
Philippines: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 34,144 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Philippines, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Philippines is 34,144, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Philippines peaked at 35,159 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14,128, in 1990.
Philippines ranks 13th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14,128 | — |
| 1991 | 14,468 | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 14,830 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 15,245 | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 15,645 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 16,061 | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 16,532 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 17,037 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 17,564 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 18,168 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 18,761 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 19,314 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 19,844 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 20,401 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 20,729 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 21,215 | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 21,788 | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 22,376 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 22,998 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 23,302 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 23,924 | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 24,033 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 24,975 | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 25,797 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 25,886 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 27,012 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 27,496 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 29,892 | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 30,629 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 30,884 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 35,159 | +13.8% |
| 2021 | 34,456 | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 31,056 | -9.9% |
| 2023 | 31,644 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 32,253 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 32,888 | +2.0% |
| 2026 | 33,520 | +1.9% |
| 2027 | 34,144 | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,968 | 14,128 | 18,168 | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,073 | 18,761 | 23,302 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,053 | 23,924 | 30,884 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,140 | 31,056 | 35,159 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Philippines?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Philippines was 34,144 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 35,159 in 2020.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,128 in 1990.
- How does Philippines rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Philippines ranks 13th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Philippines 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.