Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) vs United Kingdom: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 … 15-24 female modeled
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 … 15-24 female modeled over time
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 52.0% against 29.1% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 22.9%.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.8 times Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 36 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 38th and United Kingdom ranks 36th of 47 groups.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.5% | 61.5% | 22.0% | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 33.5% | 58.4% | 24.9% | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 30.8% | 55.4% | 24.7% | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 28.4% | 52.9% | 24.4% | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%), Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 52.0% against 29.1% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) between Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and United Kingdom?
- 22.9%, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and United Kingdom?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and United Kingdom rank globally for labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%)?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 38th and United Kingdom ranks 36th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
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.