Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Colombia
Colombia: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an was 36.6% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
36.6%
Change on year
down 22.4%
World rank
90th
of 113 countries
All-time high
47.1%
in 2021
All-time low
14.6%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Colombia, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Colombia is 36.6%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 22.4% on the previous year and up 50.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Colombia peaked at 47.1% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 14.6%, in 2011.
Colombia ranks 90th of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 14.6% | — |
| 2014 | 24.3% | +66.7% |
| 2017 | 30.8% | +26.6% |
| 2021 | 47.1% | +53.0% |
| 2024 | 36.6% | -22.4% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 36.6% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 56.5%, 65% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 36.6% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 45.0%, 81% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23.2% | 14.6% | 30.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 41.8% | 36.6% | 47.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More work & labour data for Colombia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7218 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6981 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.81 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1417 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 48,629 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 6,104 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 23,624 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 23,456 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 47,081 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Colombia?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Colombia was 36.6% 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 47.1% in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.6% in 2011.
- How does Colombia rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Colombia ranks 90th 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 Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Colombia 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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