Potential labour force rate in World
World: Potential labour force rate was 3.62 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Potential labour force rate in World, 2004–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, potential labour force rate in World stood at 3.62.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potential labour force rate in World peaked at 4.69 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 3.57, in 2023.
World ranks 48th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Potential labour force rate in World, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4.69 | — |
| 2005 | 4.63 | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 4.51 | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 4.38 | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 4.36 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 4.43 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 4.39 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 4.3 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 4.27 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 4.18 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 4.13 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 4.11 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 4.11 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 4.05 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 3.98 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 3.85 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 4.58 | +19.0% |
| 2021 | 4.1 | -10.5% |
| 2022 | 3.78 | -7.8% |
| 2023 | 3.57 | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 3.57 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 3.61 | +1.1% |
| 2026 | 3.62 | +0.2% |
| 2027 | 3.62 | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.5 | 4.36 | 4.69 | 6 |
| 2010s | 4.14 | 3.85 | 4.39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.81 | 3.57 | 4.58 | 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 rate in World?
- Potential labour force rate in World was 3.62 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest potential labour force rate recorded in World?
- The highest recorded value was 4.69 in 2004.
- What is the lowest potential labour force rate recorded in World?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.57 in 2023.
- How does World rank for potential labour force rate?
- World ranks 48th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is potential labour force rate rising or falling in World?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this World data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Potential labour force rate (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 rate is the potential labour force as a percent of the extended labour force. 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. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.