Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Isle of Man
Isle of Man: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) was 3.0% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Isle of Man, 1977–2016
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
Isle of Man recorded 3.0% for unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.8% on the previous year and up 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Isle of Man peaked at 8.8% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2002.
Isle of Man ranks 132nd of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Isle of Man, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 4.3% | — |
| 1978 | 3.4% | -20.9% |
| 1979 | 2.6% | -23.5% |
| 1980 | 3.1% | +19.2% |
| 1981 | 4.7% | +51.6% |
| 1982 | 6.3% | +34.0% |
| 1983 | 8.0% | +27.0% |
| 1984 | 8.3% | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 8.8% | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 8.4% | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 6.2% | -26.2% |
| 1988 | 3.6% | -41.9% |
| 1989 | 2.3% | -36.1% |
| 1990 | 2.6% | +13.0% |
| 1991 | 4.7% | +81.2% |
| 1992 | 5.4% | +14.6% |
| 1996 | 4.3% | -20.6% |
| 1999 | 1.0% | -76.7% |
| 2000 | 0.8% | -20.0% |
| 2001 | 1.7% | +115.1% |
| 2002 | 0.7% | -59.3% |
| 2003 | 1.0% | +42.9% |
| 2004 | 1.3% | +30.0% |
| 2005 | 1.8% | +38.5% |
| 2006 | 2.8% | +55.5% |
| 2007 | 1.7% | -39.3% |
| 2008 | 1.8% | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 3.8% | +109.4% |
| 2013 | 3.4% | -10.9% |
| 2014 | 2.6% | -22.9% |
| 2016 | 3.0% | +16.8% |
Isle of Man compared with similar countries
- Isle of Man's 3.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.9%, 62% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Isle of Man's 3.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.4%, 56% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.4% | 2.6% | 4.3% | 3 |
| 1980s | 6.0% | 2.3% | 8.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.6% | 1.0% | 5.4% | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.2% | 2.6% | 3.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Isle of Man
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More work & labour data for Isle of Man
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 35.61 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.882 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6387 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.852 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 61.77 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6174 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 29.09 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 58.06 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 28.97 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6264 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Isle of Man?
- Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Isle of Man was 3.0% in 2016, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Isle of Man?
- The highest recorded value was 8.8% in 1985.
- What is the lowest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Isle of Man?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2002.
- How does Isle of Man rank for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- Isle of Man ranks 132nd out of 181 countries with data for 2016.
- Is unemployment, male (% of male labor force) rising or falling in Isle of Man?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Isle of Man data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) (national estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.