Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in South America
South America: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 36.64 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in South America, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South America stood at 36.64.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South America peaked at 39.58 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 33.34, in 2009.
That places South America 61st out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in South America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36.83 | — |
| 1991 | 36.61 | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 36.3 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 35.96 | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 35.64 | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 35.32 | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 35.99 | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 35.3 | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 35.05 | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 34.86 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 35.01 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 34.75 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 34.55 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 34.35 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 33.79 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 33.54 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 33.44 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 33.66 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 33.72 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 33.34 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 33.98 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 34.54 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 34.73 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 35.02 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 35.33 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 35.23 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 35.28 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 35.1 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 35.15 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 35.11 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 39.58 | +12.7% |
| 2021 | 37.3 | -5.8% |
| 2022 | 36.32 | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 36.54 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 36.3 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 36.41 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 36.52 | +0.3% |
| 2027 | 36.64 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.79 | 34.86 | 36.83 | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.02 | 33.34 | 35.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.95 | 33.98 | 35.33 | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.95 | 36.3 | 39.58 | 8 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 58 Honduras 43.52 compare
- 59 Lesotho 43.36 compare
- 59 Slovenia 43.36 compare
- 61 Trinidad and Tobago 43.09 compare
- 62 Western Sahara 43.06 compare
- 63 Uzbekistan 42.99 compare
- 64 Cape Verde 42.99 compare
More gender data for South America
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 85,918 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.25 % change on previous year (2030)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 667 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 31.7% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 21.8% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 25.2% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 21.7% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 38.6% (2025)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.6% (2026)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.6% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South America?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South America was 36.64 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 39.58 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.34 in 2009.
- How does South America rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- South America ranks 61st out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South America 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.