Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Canada
Canada: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an was 97.9% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
97.9%
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
11th
of 113 countries
All-time high
99.8%
in 2014
All-time low
94.5%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Canada, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Canada recorded 97.9% for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Canada peaked at 99.8% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 94.5%, in 2011.
Canada ranks 11th of 113 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 94.5% | — |
| 2014 | 99.8% | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 99.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 99.3% | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 97.9% | -1.3% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 97.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 93.1%, 1.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 97.9% | 94.5% | 99.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 98.6% | 97.9% | 99.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More work & labour data for Canada
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3334 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,715 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 26,798 1000 No (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Canada?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Canada was 97.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 99.8% in 2014.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 94.5% in 2011.
- How does Canada rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Canada ranks 11th out of 113 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider (% of adults aged 15 years and older). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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