Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in South America
South America: Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers was 18,860 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in South America, 2004–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in South America is 18,860, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in South America peaked at 30,818 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 17,863, in 2014.
That places South America 34th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in South America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 20,762 | — |
| 2005 | 20,620 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 20,564 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 20,389 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 19,390 | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 20,294 | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 20,310 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 19,945 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 20,251 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 18,993 | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 17,863 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 18,586 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 20,134 | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 21,378 | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 22,047 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 22,730 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 30,818 | +35.6% |
| 2021 | 25,203 | -18.2% |
| 2022 | 20,535 | -18.5% |
| 2023 | 19,595 | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 19,512 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 18,820 | -3.5% |
| 2026 | 18,790 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 18,860 | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,337 | 19,390 | 20,762 | 6 |
| 2010s | 20,224 | 17,863 | 22,730 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,517 | 18,790 | 30,818 | 8 |
More work & labour data for South America
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6536 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3248 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6731 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6333 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 450,619 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 188,449 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 190,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 49,401 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 379,097 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in South America?
- Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in South America was 18,860 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 30,818 in 2020.
- What is the lowest potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,863 in 2014.
- How does South America rank for potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers?
- South America ranks 34th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South America 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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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. 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.