Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia

Europe and Central Asia: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 54.39 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
54.39
Change on year
down 0.5%
Rank
57th
of 87 groups
All-time high
55.31
in 1991
All-time low
50.89
in 1998
Years of data
37
1991–2027

Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia, 1991–2027

02040601991200920271991: 55.31992: 54.51993: 53.21994: 52.41995: 521996: 51.61997: 51.11998: 50.91999: 51.52000: 51.82001: 51.92002: 51.92003: 51.82004: 51.82005: 52.12006: 52.62007: 53.22008: 53.52009: 52.42010: 52.42011: 52.72012: 52.72013: 52.62014: 52.82015: 53.12016: 53.52017: 53.92018: 54.32019: 54.42020: 53.32021: 53.92022: 54.82023: 55.22024: 55.32025: 54.92026: 54.62027: 54.4

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia is 54.39, measured in 2027.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia peaked at 55.31 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 50.89, in 1998.

Europe and Central Asia ranks 57th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia, year by year

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Europe and Central Asia, 1991 to 2027.
Year Value Change
1991 55.31
1992 54.53 -1.4%
1993 53.18 -2.5%
1994 52.38 -1.5%
1995 51.99 -0.8%
1996 51.6 -0.8%
1997 51.14 -0.9%
1998 50.89 -0.5%
1999 51.5 +1.2%
2000 51.82 +0.6%
2001 51.86 +0.1%
2002 51.93 +0.1%
2003 51.84 -0.2%
2004 51.8 -0.1%
2005 52.13 +0.6%
2006 52.58 +0.9%
2007 53.25 +1.3%
2008 53.51 +0.5%
2009 52.37 -2.1%
2010 52.43 +0.1%
2011 52.72 +0.5%
2012 52.73 +0.0%
2013 52.63 -0.2%
2014 52.83 +0.4%
2015 53.1 +0.5%
2016 53.52 +0.8%
2017 53.93 +0.8%
2018 54.35 +0.8%
2019 54.38 +0.1%
2020 53.31 -2.0%
2021 53.86 +1.0%
2022 54.78 +1.7%
2023 55.22 +0.8%
2024 55.26 +0.1%
2025 54.93 -0.6%
2026 54.63 -0.5%
2027 54.39 -0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 52.5 50.89 55.31 9
2000s 52.31 51.8 53.51 10
2010s 53.26 52.43 54.38 10
2020s 54.55 53.31 55.26 8

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  4. 57 Republic of Korea 62.02 compare
  5. 58 Norway 61.85 compare
  6. 59 Malta 61.77 compare
  7. 60 Saint Lucia 61.77 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia?
Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia was 54.39 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
The highest recorded value was 55.31 in 1991.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 50.89 in 1998.
How does Europe and Central Asia rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
Europe and Central Asia ranks 57th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Europe and Central Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Europe and Central Asia data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,188 data points, 1991–2027
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. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.