Bhutan - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate) in Bhutan was 31.04 as of 2015. Its highest value over the past 10 years was 52.67 in 2009, while its lowest value was 28.40 in 2014.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 40.91 |
| 2006 | 42.70 |
| 2009 | 52.67 |
| 2010 | 40.29 |
| 2011 | 40.27 |
| 2012 | 35.95 |
| 2014 | 28.40 |
| 2015 | 31.04 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Bhutan was 26.27 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 53.77 in 2006, while its lowest value was 26.27 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 47.84 |
| 1991 | 47.26 |
| 1992 | 46.67 |
| 1993 | 46.06 |
| 1994 | 45.43 |
| 1995 | 44.82 |
| 1996 | 45.23 |
| 1997 | 45.83 |
| 1998 | 46.57 |
| 1999 | 47.40 |
| 2000 | 48.32 |
| 2001 | 49.39 |
| 2002 | 50.56 |
| 2003 | 51.75 |
| 2004 | 52.84 |
| 2005 | 53.75 |
| 2006 | 53.77 |
| 2007 | 53.75 |
| 2008 | 53.68 |
| 2009 | 53.54 |
| 2010 | 41.19 |
| 2011 | 41.34 |
| 2012 | 36.95 |
| 2013 | 32.95 |
| 2014 | 29.40 |
| 2015 | 32.05 |
| 2016 | 31.30 |
| 2017 | 30.46 |
| 2018 | 29.54 |
| 2019 | 28.58 |
| 2020 | 26.27 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in Bhutan was 28.01 as of 2015. Its highest value over the past 10 years was 53.67 in 2005, while its lowest value was 25.27 in 2014.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 53.67 |
| 2006 | 40.70 |
| 2009 | 44.12 |
| 2010 | 40.48 |
| 2011 | 35.24 |
| 2012 | 28.26 |
| 2014 | 25.27 |
| 2015 | 28.01 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Bhutan was 25.27 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 62.64 in 1990, while its lowest value was 25.27 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 62.64 |
| 1991 | 61.92 |
| 1992 | 61.15 |
| 1993 | 60.32 |
| 1994 | 59.45 |
| 1995 | 58.60 |
| 1996 | 57.88 |
| 1997 | 57.13 |
| 1998 | 56.34 |
| 1999 | 55.51 |
| 2000 | 54.66 |
| 2001 | 53.68 |
| 2002 | 52.69 |
| 2003 | 51.71 |
| 2004 | 50.70 |
| 2005 | 49.67 |
| 2006 | 48.49 |
| 2007 | 47.32 |
| 2008 | 46.17 |
| 2009 | 45.06 |
| 2010 | 41.71 |
| 2011 | 36.73 |
| 2012 | 29.36 |
| 2013 | 29.22 |
| 2014 | 26.15 |
| 2015 | 28.90 |
| 2016 | 28.40 |
| 2017 | 28.00 |
| 2018 | 27.62 |
| 2019 | 27.20 |
| 2020 | 25.27 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in Bhutan was 29.62 as of 2015. Its highest value over the past 10 years was 48.60 in 2009, while its lowest value was 26.91 in 2014.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 47.71 |
| 2006 | 40.60 |
| 2009 | 48.60 |
| 2010 | 40.38 |
| 2011 | 37.97 |
| 2012 | 32.31 |
| 2014 | 26.91 |
| 2015 | 29.62 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Bhutan was 25.75 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 55.31 in 1990, while its lowest value was 25.75 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 55.31 |
| 1991 | 54.66 |
| 1992 | 53.98 |
| 1993 | 53.25 |
| 1994 | 52.50 |
| 1995 | 51.76 |
| 1996 | 51.60 |
| 1997 | 51.51 |
| 1998 | 51.48 |
| 1999 | 51.48 |
| 2000 | 51.52 |
| 2001 | 51.58 |
| 2002 | 51.66 |
| 2003 | 51.73 |
| 2004 | 51.72 |
| 2005 | 51.61 |
| 2006 | 51.02 |
| 2007 | 50.41 |
| 2008 | 49.78 |
| 2009 | 49.15 |
| 2010 | 41.46 |
| 2011 | 38.96 |
| 2012 | 33.02 |
| 2013 | 31.02 |
| 2014 | 27.72 |
| 2015 | 30.42 |
| 2016 | 29.79 |
| 2017 | 29.17 |
| 2018 | 28.53 |
| 2019 | 27.86 |
| 2020 | 25.75 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Bhutan was 62.31 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 68.85 in 2009, while its lowest value was 56.20 in 2014.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 62.75 |
| 1991 | 62.42 |
| 1992 | 62.13 |
| 1993 | 61.84 |
| 1994 | 61.54 |
| 1995 | 61.22 |
| 1996 | 61.51 |
| 1997 | 61.92 |
| 1998 | 62.43 |
| 1999 | 63.03 |
| 2000 | 63.71 |
| 2001 | 64.51 |
| 2002 | 65.34 |
| 2003 | 66.17 |
| 2004 | 66.95 |
| 2005 | 67.66 |
| 2006 | 67.95 |
| 2007 | 68.25 |
| 2008 | 68.55 |
| 2009 | 68.85 |
| 2010 | 65.90 |
| 2011 | 63.35 |
| 2012 | 64.73 |
| 2013 | 59.40 |
| 2014 | 56.20 |
| 2015 | 61.20 |
| 2016 | 61.59 |
| 2017 | 61.90 |
| 2018 | 62.13 |
| 2019 | 62.31 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Bhutan was 76.69 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 83.15 in 1990, while its lowest value was 67.24 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 83.15 |
| 1991 | 82.76 |
| 1992 | 82.35 |
| 1993 | 81.91 |
| 1994 | 81.45 |
| 1995 | 80.96 |
| 1996 | 80.55 |
| 1997 | 80.12 |
| 1998 | 79.71 |
| 1999 | 79.30 |
| 2000 | 78.90 |
| 2001 | 78.36 |
| 2002 | 77.92 |
| 2003 | 77.58 |
| 2004 | 77.36 |
| 2005 | 77.23 |
| 2006 | 76.96 |
| 2007 | 76.70 |
| 2008 | 76.47 |
| 2009 | 76.28 |
| 2010 | 74.48 |
| 2011 | 72.68 |
| 2012 | 67.24 |
| 2013 | 72.66 |
| 2014 | 71.76 |
| 2015 | 75.08 |
| 2016 | 75.41 |
| 2017 | 75.81 |
| 2018 | 76.25 |
| 2019 | 76.69 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Bhutan was 70.04 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 73.36 in 1990, while its lowest value was 64.50 in 2014.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 73.36 |
| 1991 | 72.99 |
| 1992 | 72.62 |
| 1993 | 72.24 |
| 1994 | 71.84 |
| 1995 | 71.42 |
| 1996 | 71.32 |
| 1997 | 71.28 |
| 1998 | 71.29 |
| 1999 | 71.37 |
| 2000 | 71.51 |
| 2001 | 71.67 |
| 2002 | 71.90 |
| 2003 | 72.18 |
| 2004 | 72.47 |
| 2005 | 72.76 |
| 2006 | 72.76 |
| 2007 | 72.76 |
| 2008 | 72.77 |
| 2009 | 72.81 |
| 2010 | 70.47 |
| 2011 | 68.32 |
| 2012 | 66.07 |
| 2013 | 66.47 |
| 2014 | 64.50 |
| 2015 | 68.61 |
| 2016 | 68.98 |
| 2017 | 69.35 |
| 2018 | 69.71 |
| 2019 | 70.04 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Bhutan was 55.94 as of 2015. Its highest value over the past 10 years was 66.04 in 2009, while its lowest value was 47.70 in 2005.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 47.70 |
| 2006 | 55.80 |
| 2009 | 66.04 |
| 2010 | 63.87 |
| 2011 | 62.84 |
| 2012 | 63.23 |
| 2013 | 58.90 |
| 2014 | 54.84 |
| 2015 | 55.94 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Bhutan was 51.63 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 65.70 in 2009, while its lowest value was 50.90 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 58.69 |
| 1991 | 58.58 |
| 1992 | 58.47 |
| 1993 | 58.38 |
| 1994 | 58.28 |
| 1995 | 58.20 |
| 1996 | 58.59 |
| 1997 | 59.09 |
| 1998 | 59.65 |
| 1999 | 60.26 |
| 2000 | 60.91 |
| 2001 | 61.65 |
| 2002 | 62.42 |
| 2003 | 63.18 |
| 2004 | 63.90 |
| 2005 | 64.56 |
| 2006 | 64.86 |
| 2007 | 65.16 |
| 2008 | 65.44 |
| 2009 | 65.70 |
| 2010 | 63.42 |
| 2011 | 62.41 |
| 2012 | 63.06 |
| 2013 | 58.32 |
| 2014 | 54.08 |
| 2015 | 55.11 |
| 2016 | 54.93 |
| 2017 | 54.64 |
| 2018 | 54.29 |
| 2019 | 53.92 |
| 2020 | 50.90 |
| 2021 | 51.63 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Bhutan was 78.59 as of 2015. Its highest value over the past 10 years was 96.28 in 2012, while its lowest value was 66.74 in 2005.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 66.74 |
| 2006 | 77.29 |
| 2009 | 89.75 |
| 2010 | 87.72 |
| 2011 | 86.99 |
| 2012 | 96.28 |
| 2013 | 81.69 |
| 2014 | 77.21 |
| 2015 | 78.59 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Bhutan was 76.60 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 96.28 in 2012, while its lowest value was 71.72 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 71.72 |
| 1991 | 71.76 |
| 1992 | 71.82 |
| 1993 | 71.91 |
| 1994 | 72.01 |
| 1995 | 72.12 |
| 1996 | 72.94 |
| 1997 | 73.95 |
| 1998 | 75.09 |
| 1999 | 76.35 |
| 2000 | 77.71 |
| 2001 | 79.36 |
| 2002 | 81.08 |
| 2003 | 82.80 |
| 2004 | 84.45 |
| 2005 | 85.99 |
| 2006 | 86.96 |
| 2007 | 87.93 |
| 2008 | 88.86 |
| 2009 | 89.75 |
| 2010 | 87.72 |
| 2011 | 86.99 |
| 2012 | 96.28 |
| 2013 | 81.69 |
| 2014 | 77.21 |
| 2015 | 78.59 |
| 2016 | 78.51 |
| 2017 | 78.19 |
| 2018 | 77.74 |
| 2019 | 77.27 |
| 2020 | 76.18 |
| 2021 | 76.60 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Bhutan was 71.18 as of 2015. Its highest value over the past 10 years was 73.58 in 2009, while its lowest value was 65.67 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 71.47 |
| 2006 | 72.20 |
| 2009 | 73.58 |
| 2010 | 72.81 |
| 2011 | 72.24 |
| 2012 | 65.67 |
| 2013 | 72.10 |
| 2014 | 71.03 |
| 2015 | 71.18 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Bhutan was 67.40 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 81.83 in 1990, while its lowest value was 65.50 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 81.83 |
| 1991 | 81.63 |
| 1992 | 81.42 |
| 1993 | 81.18 |
| 1994 | 80.94 |
| 1995 | 80.69 |
| 1996 | 80.32 |
| 1997 | 79.91 |
| 1998 | 79.44 |
| 1999 | 78.93 |
| 2000 | 78.39 |
| 2001 | 77.69 |
| 2002 | 76.98 |
| 2003 | 76.31 |
| 2004 | 75.67 |
| 2005 | 75.08 |
| 2006 | 74.59 |
| 2007 | 74.11 |
| 2008 | 73.64 |
| 2009 | 73.20 |
| 2010 | 72.29 |
| 2011 | 71.75 |
| 2012 | 65.50 |
| 2013 | 71.39 |
| 2014 | 70.04 |
| 2015 | 70.12 |
| 2016 | 69.96 |
| 2017 | 69.88 |
| 2018 | 69.84 |
| 2019 | 69.78 |
| 2020 | 66.82 |
| 2021 | 67.40 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Bhutan was 63.14 as of 2015. Its highest value over the past 10 years was 69.70 in 2009, while its lowest value was 60.44 in 2005.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 60.44 |
| 2006 | 61.80 |
| 2009 | 69.70 |
| 2010 | 68.15 |
| 2011 | 67.39 |
| 2012 | 64.36 |
| 2013 | 65.30 |
| 2014 | 62.61 |
| 2015 | 63.14 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Bhutan was 60.14 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 70.74 in 1990, while its lowest value was 59.49 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 70.74 |
| 1991 | 70.57 |
| 1992 | 70.39 |
| 1993 | 70.21 |
| 1994 | 70.02 |
| 1995 | 69.84 |
| 1996 | 69.81 |
| 1997 | 69.81 |
| 1998 | 69.83 |
| 1999 | 69.86 |
| 2000 | 69.91 |
| 2001 | 69.96 |
| 2002 | 70.03 |
| 2003 | 70.10 |
| 2004 | 70.15 |
| 2005 | 70.17 |
| 2006 | 70.06 |
| 2007 | 69.94 |
| 2008 | 69.82 |
| 2009 | 69.70 |
| 2010 | 68.15 |
| 2011 | 67.39 |
| 2012 | 64.36 |
| 2013 | 65.30 |
| 2014 | 62.61 |
| 2015 | 63.14 |
| 2016 | 62.98 |
| 2017 | 62.82 |
| 2018 | 62.65 |
| 2019 | 62.46 |
| 2020 | 59.49 |
| 2021 | 60.14 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
