El Salvador SV: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force

1978 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

El Salvador SV: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 4.385 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.418 % for 2016. El Salvador SV: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 6.960 % from Dec 1978 to 2017, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.950 % in 1985 and a record low of 3.693 % in 2013. El Salvador SV: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s El Salvador – Table SV.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
4.42 2016 4.00 2015 3.69 2013 16.95 1985 % yearly 1978 - 2016

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National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 13,945.219 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 6,325.792 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 1.965 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (SVC bn) 12.864 2028 yearly 1990 - 2028
Forecast: Government Net Debt (SVC bn) 35.420 2028 yearly 1991 - 2028
Forecast: Government Revenue (SVC bn) 10.373 2028 yearly 1990 - 2028
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 6.471 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 5.500 2028 yearly 1988 - 2028
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 1.700 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -1.957 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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