Data on employment rates (ratio of working-age population) for all 15-64 year olds and senior civil servants in countries around the world, along with a graph of the top countries

Abstract

The 2021 data reflects the importance of the country’s public sector, with Colombia’s senior civil service sector having the highest employment rate among all 15-64 year olds. In recent years, many countries, including Colombia, have been diversifying their economies and expanding their private sectors, while emphasizing the stability and benefits of public sector jobs. This has resulted in a relative increase in public sector employment, particularly in senior positions. Additionally, Colombia’s public sector plays an important role in implementing government policies and running administrative agencies, which is likely to contribute to the high employment rate of senior civil servants. Compared to other countries, Colombia’s employment rate for senior civil servants stands out, demonstrating the strong influence of the public sector.

Employment rate for all 15-64 year olds, senior civil servant sector (percentage of working age working population)

Data showing that employment in the US senior civil service sector reached 16.2% in 2018 and has since risen to 100% compared to its peak illustrates the shifting role and influence of the public sector. Since the 1970s, the United States has seen an expansion of its public sector and an increase in the importance of senior civil service positions. Cold War political and military tensions, economic globalization, and technological advances all contributed to the increased demand for leadership and expertise in the public sector. As a result, employment rates in senior civil service positions have increased, reaching their highest level in 2018. Recent data suggests that the United States is maintaining this peak while at the same time making progress in reforming and streamlining the public sector. Overall, the stability and importance of public sector jobs is a notable long-term trend, reflecting changes in government policies and the role of public administration.

The maximum is the latest one, 16.2% of United States

Employment rate for all 15-64 year olds, senior civil servant sector (percentage of working age working population) (worldwide)

Looking at data from 1970 to 2021, employment rates in the senior civil service sector in the United States have shown a notable increase. This figure, which reached 16.2% in 2018, reflects a period of expansion of the public sector and emphasis on the importance of its role. This increase is linked to the drive for greater international influence after the end of the Cold War and the demand for greater professionalism and efficiency in public administration. Additionally, growing economic complexity and technological advances have increased the strategic role of senior civil servants. The 100% increase from the peak to the present indicates that while the US has maintained its original level, expectations about the quality and impact of public sector work have changed. Overall, employment rates in the senior civil service sector are an important indicator of fluctuations in response to public policy developments and administrative needs.

The maximum is the latest one, 16.2% of United States

Employment rate for all 15-64 year olds, senior civil servant sector (percentage of working age working population) (worldwide, latest year)

Based on 2021 data, Colombia has the highest employment rate in the senior civil service sector as a percentage of the working-age population aged 15-64 at 9.06%, compared to an overall average of 3.72% and a total of 22.3%. Colombia’s high employment rate reflects the emphasis on the public sector and its role. In Latin American countries in particular, there is a tendency for civil service jobs to generate a relatively large number of jobs in order to achieve political stability and strengthen administrative administration. However, with an average employment rate of 3.72%, many countries have a relatively low proportion of senior civil servants, with employment predominantly in the private sector. The overall employment rate of 22.3% indicates that the public sector has some influence on countries’ labour markets, but there is wide variation across countries. In developed countries, employment rates for senior civil servants are relatively low, a result of increased efficiency in the public sector and the growing role of the private sector. Conversely, in developing countries or in certain policy environments, the proportion tends to be higher because of the important role played by public sector employment. As such, the employment rate in the senior civil service sector is an important indicator that reflects each country’s political and economic situation and policy direction.

The maximum is 9.06% of Colombia, the average is 3.72%, and the total is 22.3%

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