Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 37.47 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at 37.47.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean peaked at 40.54 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 35.43, in 2006.
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 58th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 38.3 | — |
| 1991 | 38.12 | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 37.82 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 37.44 | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 37.2 | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 36.96 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 37.42 | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 36.67 | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 36.51 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 36.52 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 36.68 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 36.63 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 36.57 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 36.34 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 35.96 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 35.62 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 35.43 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 35.58 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 35.67 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 35.47 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 35.94 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 36.29 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 36.15 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 36.42 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 36.7 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 36.58 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 36.65 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 36.55 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 36.47 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 36.33 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 40.54 | +11.6% |
| 2021 | 38.12 | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 37.31 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 37.36 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 37.21 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 37.29 | +0.2% |
| 2026 | 37.38 | +0.2% |
| 2027 | 37.47 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.3 | 36.51 | 38.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 36 | 35.43 | 36.68 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.41 | 35.94 | 36.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.83 | 37.21 | 40.54 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Latin America and the Caribbean
More gender data for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 139,807 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.09 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 545,976 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 545,976 (2030)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 1,520 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 36.6% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 19.9% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 25.8% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 19.7% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 39.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean was 37.47 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 40.54 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.43 in 2006.
- How does Latin America and the Caribbean rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 58th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean 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.