Potential labour force in G20
G20: Potential labour force was 114,432 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Potential labour force in G20, 2004–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potential labour force in G20 is 114,432, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potential labour force in G20 peaked at 132,129 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 109,148, in 2023.
G20 ranks 2nd of 87 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
Potential labour force in G20, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 118,453 | — |
| 2005 | 118,618 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 117,014 | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 114,934 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 115,395 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 117,872 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 117,554 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 116,901 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 116,962 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 115,718 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 115,351 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 115,403 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 116,663 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 116,032 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 115,784 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 112,704 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 132,129 | +17.2% |
| 2021 | 121,333 | -8.2% |
| 2022 | 114,420 | -5.7% |
| 2023 | 109,148 | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 109,810 | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 111,934 | +1.9% |
| 2026 | 113,183 | +1.1% |
| 2027 | 114,432 | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 117,048 | 114,934 | 118,618 | 6 |
| 2010s | 115,907 | 112,704 | 117,554 | 10 |
| 2020s | 115,799 | 109,148 | 132,129 | 8 |
More work & labour data for G20
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 3.10 million (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 61.32 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 1.96 million (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.9287 % change on previous year (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.6 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 61.32 (2027)
- NEET: Youth not in employment, education or training 194,871 (2027)
- NEET rate: Share of youth not in employment, education or training 19.28 (2027)
- Female labor force by age 57.59 million (2024)
- Labor force participation rate by age 43.12 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potential labour force in G20?
- Potential labour force in G20 was 114,432 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest potential labour force recorded in G20?
- The highest recorded value was 132,129 in 2020.
- What is the lowest potential labour force recorded in G20?
- The lowest recorded value was 109,148 in 2023.
- How does G20 rank for potential labour force?
- G20 ranks 2nd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is potential labour force rising or falling in G20?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. 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 (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 refers to persons not in employment who express an interest in this form of work but for whom existing conditions limit their active job search and/or their availability. This group is used to calculate alternative measures of labour underutilization. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.