Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands
Pacific Islands: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 36.52 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands is 36.52, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands peaked at 38.99 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 35.68, in 2023.
Pacific Islands ranks 63rd of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 37.84 | — |
| 1991 | 38.3 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 38.63 | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 38.99 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 38.6 | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 38.14 | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 38.1 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 38.41 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 38.58 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 38.76 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 38.52 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 38.39 | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 38.3 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 38.24 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 38.3 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 37.7 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 37.43 | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 37.19 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 37.02 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 37.12 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 37.23 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 37.11 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 37.32 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 37.5 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 37.58 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 37.38 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 37.31 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 36.98 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 36.59 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 36.43 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 37.29 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 36.42 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 35.8 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 35.68 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 36.01 | +0.9% |
| 2025 | 36.16 | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 36.33 | +0.5% |
| 2027 | 36.52 | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.43 | 37.84 | 38.99 | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.82 | 37.02 | 38.52 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.14 | 36.43 | 37.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.28 | 35.68 | 37.29 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Pacific Islands
- 61 Trinidad and Tobago 43.09 compare
- 62 Western Sahara 43.06 compare
- 63 Uzbekistan 42.99 compare
- 64 Cape Verde 42.99 compare
- 65 Fiji 42.94 compare
- 66 Kyrgyzstan 42.82 compare
More gender data for Pacific Islands
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 10,290 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.0486 % change on previous year (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands was 36.52 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Pacific Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 38.99 in 1993.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Pacific Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.68 in 2023.
- How does Pacific Islands rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Pacific Islands ranks 63rd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Pacific Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Pacific Islands 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.