Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Americas
Americas: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 37.85 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Americas, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Americas is 37.85, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Americas peaked at 39.63 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 35.12, in 2006.
That places Americas 55th 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 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Americas, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36.65 | — |
| 1991 | 36.7 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 36.48 | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 36.34 | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 36.09 | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 35.92 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 36.13 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 35.58 | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 35.51 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 35.49 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 35.55 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 35.62 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 35.66 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 35.63 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 35.49 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 35.28 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 35.12 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 35.27 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 35.32 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 35.43 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 35.95 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 36.34 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 36.3 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 36.6 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 36.89 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 36.89 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 36.88 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 36.77 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 36.72 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 36.53 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 39.63 | +8.5% |
| 2021 | 38.12 | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 37.51 | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 37.44 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 37.42 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 37.56 | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 37.71 | +0.4% |
| 2027 | 37.85 | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.09 | 35.49 | 36.7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.44 | 35.12 | 35.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.59 | 35.95 | 36.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.91 | 37.42 | 39.63 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Americas
More gender data for Americas
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 203,628 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.8849 % change on previous year (2030)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 1,749 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 35.5% (2026)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 40.5% (2025)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.7% (2026)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.7% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Americas?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Americas was 37.85 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Americas?
- The highest recorded value was 39.63 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Americas?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.12 in 2006.
- How does Americas rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Americas ranks 55th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Americas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Americas data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (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. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.