G7 vs Sweden: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment

G7
6.67
in 2027
Sweden
12.49
in 2027
G7 rank
73rd
Sweden rank
71st

LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment over time

  • G7
  • Sweden
051015200520162027

How they compare

Sweden currently reports 12.49 against 6.67 in G7, a difference of 5.82.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.9 times G7's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.

G7 ranks 73rd and Sweden ranks 71st of 87 groups.

Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade G7 Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 9.45 11.45 2 Sweden
2010s 9.3 11.43 2.13 Sweden
2020s 7.06 12.23 5.17 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment, G7 or Sweden?
Sweden, at 12.49 against 6.67 in G7 as of 2027.
What is the difference in lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment between G7 and Sweden?
5.82, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for G7 and Sweden?
23 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2027.
How do G7 and Sweden rank globally for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
G7 ranks 73rd and Sweden ranks 71st of 87 groups.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 6,324 data points, 2005–2027
Last refreshed

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. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.