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
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia, 1991–2027
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Europe and Central Asia
- 54 Cameroon 62.3 compare
- 55 Japan 62.16 compare
- 56 Dominican Republic 62.04 compare
- 57 Republic of Korea 62.02 compare
- 58 Norway 61.85 compare
- 59 Malta 61.77 compare
- 60 Saint Lucia 61.77 compare
More work & labour data for Europe and Central Asia
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 452,116 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 57.53 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 333,753 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 59,908 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 103,309 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.04 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.1537 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment 428,680 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 428,680 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate -0.2355 % change on previous year (2025)
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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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 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.