Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 92.9 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Vanuatu, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Vanuatu recorded 92.9 for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 36.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Vanuatu peaked at 92.9 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 19.11, in 1990.
Vanuatu ranks 178th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 19.11 | — |
| 1991 | 19.62 | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 20.02 | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 20.22 | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 20.69 | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 21.22 | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 21.81 | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 22.49 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 23.13 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 23.77 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 24.64 | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 25.36 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 26.06 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 27.01 | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 27.98 | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 29.01 | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 30.15 | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 34.93 | +15.9% |
| 2008 | 40.26 | +15.2% |
| 2009 | 46.13 | +14.6% |
| 2010 | 52.41 | +13.6% |
| 2011 | 54.58 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 56.76 | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 58.95 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 61.18 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 63.46 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 65.81 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 68.31 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 70.96 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 73.74 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 76.49 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 77.88 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 79.6 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 81.83 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 84.22 | +2.9% |
| 2025 | 87.1 | +3.4% |
| 2026 | 89.99 | +3.3% |
| 2027 | 92.9 | +3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.21 | 19.11 | 23.77 | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.15 | 24.64 | 46.13 | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.61 | 52.41 | 73.74 | 10 |
| 2020s | 83.75 | 76.49 | 92.9 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
- 175 Sao Tome and Principe 121.13 compare
- 176 French Polynesia 113.73 compare
- 177 New Caledonia 105.69 compare
- 179 Bahamas 90.21 compare
- 180 Solomon Islands 88.64 compare
- 181 Iceland 85.79 compare
More work & labour data for Vanuatu
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.5174 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.5226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.5115 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6054 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.46 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 163.02 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 311.57 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 431.36 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 444.12 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 875.48 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Vanuatu?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Vanuatu was 92.9 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 92.9 in 2027.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.11 in 1990.
- How does Vanuatu rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Vanuatu ranks 178th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.