Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in G20

G20: Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers was 180,997 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
180,997
Change on year
up 1.2%
Rank
2nd
of 87 groups
All-time high
191,977
in 2020
All-time low
170,351
in 2023
Years of data
24
2004–2027

Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in G20, 2004–2027

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k2004201520272004: 182.0k2005: 181.9k2006: 179.9k2007: 177.8k2008: 177.8k2009: 180.6k2010: 179.8k2011: 179.0k2012: 179.2k2013: 178.1k2014: 176.8k2015: 176.9k2016: 178.0k2017: 176.1k2018: 174.8k2019: 172.0k2020: 192.0k2021: 182.3k2022: 170.9k2023: 170.4k2024: 174.6k2025: 176.6k2026: 178.8k2027: 181.0k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in G20 stood at 180,997.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in G20 peaked at 191,977 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 170,351, in 2023.

G20 ranks 2nd of 87 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.

Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in G20, year by year

Annual values for Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers (ILO modelled estimates) in G20, 2004 to 2027.
Year Value Change
2004 182,016
2005 181,888 -0.1%
2006 179,878 -1.1%
2007 177,807 -1.2%
2008 177,824 +0.0%
2009 180,599 +1.6%
2010 179,819 -0.4%
2011 179,008 -0.5%
2012 179,185 +0.1%
2013 178,058 -0.6%
2014 176,808 -0.7%
2015 176,884 +0.0%
2016 178,024 +0.6%
2017 176,107 -1.1%
2018 174,754 -0.8%
2019 172,020 -1.6%
2020 191,977 +11.6%
2021 182,293 -5.0%
2022 170,887 -6.3%
2023 170,351 -0.3%
2024 174,616 +2.5%
2025 176,636 +1.2%
2026 178,817 +1.2%
2027 180,997 +1.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 180,002 177,807 182,016 6
2010s 177,067 172,020 179,819 10
2020s 178,322 170,351 191,977 8

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Frequently asked questions

What is potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in G20?
Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in G20 was 180,997 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers recorded in G20?
The highest recorded value was 191,977 in 2020.
What is the lowest potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers recorded in G20?
The lowest recorded value was 170,351 in 2023.
How does G20 rank for potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers?
G20 ranks 2nd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
Is potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers rising or falling in G20?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this G20 data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers (ILO modelled estimates)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
87 places, 2,088 data points, 2004–2027
Last refreshed

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. The potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers includes those who have been recently searching for a job but are not available to work within a short reference period, those who have not searched recently for a job, but they are available to work within a short reference period, and finally those who do not fall in neither of the previous categories but that wanted employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.