Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Colombia
Colombia: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force was 36.6% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
36.6%
Change on year
down 22.4%
World rank
91st
of 114 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. Measured in %.
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 91st of 114 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Colombia, year by year
| Year | % | 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 91st out of 114 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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