Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Bahamas
Bahamas: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 26.75 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Bahamas, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Bahamas is 26.75, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Bahamas peaked at 31.92 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 25.6, in 2019.
Bahamas ranks 168th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 28.25 | — |
| 1991 | 27.74 | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 27.25 | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 26.8 | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 26.39 | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 26.19 | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 26.02 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 25.87 | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 25.75 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 25.68 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 25.64 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 25.62 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 25.63 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 25.67 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 25.72 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 25.78 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 25.85 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 25.93 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 26.01 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 26.08 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 26.16 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 26.19 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 26.2 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 26.18 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 26.14 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 26.06 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 25.97 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 25.84 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 25.7 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 25.6 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 31.92 | +24.7% |
| 2021 | 30.34 | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 25.85 | -14.8% |
| 2023 | 25.87 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 26 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 26.23 | +0.9% |
| 2026 | 26.47 | +0.9% |
| 2027 | 26.75 | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.59 | 25.68 | 28.25 | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.79 | 25.62 | 26.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26 | 25.6 | 26.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.43 | 25.85 | 31.92 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Bahamas
- 165 Republic of Moldova 27.51 compare
- 166 Peru 27.08 compare
- 167 Kuwait 26.92 compare
- 169 Central African Republic 26.68 compare
- 170 South Sudan 26.59 compare
- 171 Iceland 25.51 compare
More gender data for Bahamas
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 66.27 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.06 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2,126 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2,179 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2,142 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2,194 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2,150 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 2,203 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 2,162 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 2,215 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Bahamas?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Bahamas was 26.75 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 31.92 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.6 in 2019.
- How does Bahamas rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Bahamas ranks 168th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Bahamas 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.