Potential labour force in World
World: Potential labour force was 145,084 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Potential labour force in World, 2004–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potential labour force in World is 145,084, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potential labour force in World peaked at 167,508 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 136,991, in 2023.
World ranks 1st of 87 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
Potential labour force in World, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 145,442 | — |
| 2005 | 145,829 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 143,997 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 141,559 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 142,506 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 146,388 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 146,627 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 145,429 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 145,687 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 144,113 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 144,023 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 144,946 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 146,441 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 145,658 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 144,751 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 141,184 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 167,508 | +18.6% |
| 2021 | 152,698 | -8.8% |
| 2022 | 142,750 | -6.5% |
| 2023 | 136,991 | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 138,734 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 141,686 | +2.1% |
| 2026 | 143,418 | +1.2% |
| 2027 | 145,084 | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 144,287 | 141,559 | 146,388 | 6 |
| 2010s | 144,886 | 141,184 | 146,627 | 10 |
| 2020s | 146,109 | 136,991 | 167,508 | 8 |
More work & labour data for World
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1316 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1143 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.688 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6.68 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 3.09 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5.10 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5.08 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 10.18 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potential labour force in World?
- Potential labour force in World was 145,084 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest potential labour force recorded in World?
- The highest recorded value was 167,508 in 2020.
- What is the lowest potential labour force recorded in World?
- The lowest recorded value was 136,991 in 2023.
- How does World rank for potential labour force?
- World ranks 1st out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is potential labour force rising or falling in World?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this World 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.