Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) was 30,531 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Southern Asia, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Asia stood at 30,531. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 9.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Asia peaked at 30,531 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 22,892, in 2007.
That places Southern Asia 19th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 23,605 | — |
| 2006 | 23,279 | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 22,892 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 22,912 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 24,110 | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 23,732 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 22,994 | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 24,138 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 23,588 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 23,923 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 24,879 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 25,788 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 27,867 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 25,983 | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 26,020 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 28,069 | +7.9% |
| 2021 | 29,282 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 28,479 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 28,629 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 29,074 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 29,561 | +1.7% |
| 2026 | 30,048 | +1.6% |
| 2027 | 30,531 | +1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23,360 | 22,892 | 24,110 | 5 |
| 2010s | 24,891 | 22,994 | 27,867 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,209 | 28,069 | 30,531 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Southern Asia
- 16 Algeria 2,251 compare
- 17 Japan 1,889 compare
- 18 Bangladesh 1,843 compare
- 19 Iran, Islamic Republic of 1,824 compare
- 20 Ecuador 1,758 compare
- 21 Afghanistan 1,731 compare
- 22 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1,617 compare
More work & labour data for Southern Asia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1.25 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3247 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.3226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.48 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1.24 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.28 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1.10 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 2.49 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Asia?
- Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Asia was 30,531 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 30,531 in 2027.
- What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,892 in 2007.
- How does Southern Asia rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Southern Asia ranks 19th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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.