Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) was 22,121 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Latin America and the Caribbean recorded 22,121 for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean peaked at 25,223 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 18,599, in 2008.
That places Latin America and the Caribbean 27th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 19,689 | — |
| 2006 | 19,256 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 18,960 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 18,599 | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 19,934 | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 19,975 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 19,696 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 20,610 | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 19,657 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 19,332 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 20,038 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 20,766 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 22,271 | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 23,361 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 24,520 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 24,704 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 25,223 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 22,991 | -8.8% |
| 2023 | 21,414 | -6.9% |
| 2024 | 21,428 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 21,664 | +1.1% |
| 2026 | 21,898 | +1.1% |
| 2027 | 22,121 | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19,288 | 18,599 | 19,934 | 5 |
| 2010s | 21,023 | 19,332 | 24,520 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,680 | 21,414 | 25,223 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Latin America and the Caribbean
- 24 Cote d'Ivoire 1,356 compare
- 25 United States 1,317 compare
- 26 Uganda 1,280 compare
- 27 Spain 1,277 compare
- 28 Mozambique 1,261 compare
- 29 Colombia 1,237 compare
- 30 Madagascar 1,206 compare
More work & labour data for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 331,299 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 198,545 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 62.53 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.9209 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 59.34 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.34 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment 307,384 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 307,384 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate 1.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.46 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean was 22,121 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 25,223 in 2021.
- What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,599 in 2008.
- How does Latin America and the Caribbean rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 27th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). 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. Persons in time-related underemployment comprise all persons in employment, who satisfy the following three criteria during the reference period: a) are willing to work additional hours; b) are available to work additional hours i.e., are ready, within a specified subsequent period, to work additional hours, given opportunities for additional work; and c) worked less than a threshold relating to working time i.e., persons whose hours actually worked in all jobs during the reference period were below a threshold, to be chosen according to national circumstances. For details, refer to the Resolution concerning the measurement of underemployment and inadequate employment situations. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.