Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 0.1546 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in United Kingdom stood at 0.1546 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 7.4% on the previous year and down 91.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in United Kingdom peaked at 2.38 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -1.93 % change on previous year, in 1992.
United Kingdom ranks 142nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -1.93 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 1994 | 0.6665 % change on previous year | -149.5% |
| 1995 | 1.06 % change on previous year | +59.5% |
| 1996 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 1.83 % change on previous year | +79.9% |
| 1998 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 1999 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +29.1% |
| 2001 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -35.6% |
| 2002 | 0.7704 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 2003 | 0.9905 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 2004 | 0.9871 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 1.01 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 0.7709 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 2008 | 0.9079 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2009 | -1.56 % change on previous year | -271.5% |
| 2010 | 0.2061 % change on previous year | -113.2% |
| 2011 | 0.5344 % change on previous year | +159.4% |
| 2012 | 0.9383 % change on previous year | +75.6% |
| 2013 | 1.23 % change on previous year | +31.5% |
| 2014 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +92.9% |
| 2015 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 2016 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 2018 | 1.27 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
| 2019 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 2020 | -0.5037 % change on previous year | -146.0% |
| 2021 | -0.743 % change on previous year | +47.5% |
| 2022 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -377.0% |
| 2023 | 0.5849 % change on previous year | -71.6% |
| 2024 | 0.167 % change on previous year | -71.4% |
| 2025 | 0.1546 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4631 % change on previous year | -1.93 % change on previous year | 1.83 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.7483 % change on previous year | -1.56 % change on previous year | 1.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.22 % change on previous year | 0.2061 % change on previous year | 2.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2864 % change on previous year | -0.743 % change on previous year | 2.06 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 139 Canada 0.178 % change on previous year compare
- 140 New Caledonia 0.1698 % change on previous year compare
- 141 French Polynesia 0.1598 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Norway 0.1314 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Slovenia 0.0664 % change on previous year compare
- 145 Taiwan 0.0043 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for United Kingdom
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 22,956 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 60.91 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 35,770 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 57.91 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.47 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.4352 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 61.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in United Kingdom?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in United Kingdom was 0.1546 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 2.38 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.93 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does United Kingdom rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 142nd out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.