Employment (ILO modelled estimates) in Southern Europe
Southern Europe: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) was 64,287 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) in Southern Europe, 1991–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Southern Europe recorded 64,287 for employment (ilo modelled estimates) in 2025.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Europe peaked at 64,320 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 50,741, in 1994.
Southern Europe ranks 60th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) in Southern Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 53,423 | — |
| 1992 | 52,371 | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 51,230 | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 50,741 | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 50,840 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 51,290 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 51,937 | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 52,792 | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 53,864 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 54,950 | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 55,868 | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 56,794 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 57,721 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 59,116 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 60,054 | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 61,305 | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 62,333 | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 62,736 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 60,557 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 59,423 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 58,540 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 56,938 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 55,640 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 56,086 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 56,958 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 58,122 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 59,441 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 60,461 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 61,395 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 60,021 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 60,704 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 62,610 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 63,644 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 64,320 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 64,287 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52,054 | 50,741 | 53,864 | 9 |
| 2000s | 59,143 | 54,950 | 62,736 | 10 |
| 2010s | 58,301 | 55,640 | 61,395 | 10 |
| 2020s | 62,598 | 60,021 | 64,320 | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Southern Europe
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 47,878 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5904 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6043 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5768 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0626 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 115,021 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 96,332 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 48,453 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 25,103 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Europe?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Europe was 64,287 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Southern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 64,320 in 2024.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Southern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 50,741 in 1994.
- How does Southern Europe rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Southern Europe ranks 60th out of 87 groups with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Southern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Southern Europe data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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. The employed comprise all persons of working age who, during a specified brief period, were in one of the following categories: a) paid employment (whether at work or with a job but not at work); or b) self-employment (whether at work or with an enterprise but not at work). Data disaggregated by status in employment are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Classification of Status in Employment (ICSE-93). Data may have been regrouped from the national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ICSE. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.