Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in European Union 27
European Union 27: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 53.37 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in European Union 27, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 27 is 53.37, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 27 peaked at 54.27 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 48.9, in 1994.
European Union 27 ranks 62nd of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in European Union 27, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 51.35 | — |
| 1992 | 50.6 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 49.42 | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 48.9 | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 48.9 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 48.9 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 49 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 49.31 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 49.65 | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 49.9 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 50.13 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 50.09 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 50.22 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 50.2 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 50.6 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 51.33 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 52.08 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 52.44 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 51.11 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 50.87 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 50.83 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 50.53 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 50.26 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 50.56 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 51.03 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 51.63 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 52.36 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 52.95 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 53.35 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 52.47 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 52.97 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 53.94 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 54.27 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 54.2 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 53.91 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 53.63 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 53.37 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.56 | 48.9 | 51.35 | 9 |
| 2000s | 50.81 | 49.9 | 52.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.44 | 50.26 | 53.35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.59 | 52.47 | 54.27 | 8 |
Countries ranked near European Union 27
More work & labour data for European Union 27
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 219,152 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 56.65 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 167,689 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.5152 % change on previous year (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 0.7922 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 208,501 (2025)
- Employment 208,501 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate -0.5718 % change on previous year (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.5718 % change on previous year (2025)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 56.65 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 27?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 27 was 53.37 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in European Union 27?
- The highest recorded value was 54.27 in 2023.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in European Union 27?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.9 in 1994.
- How does European Union 27 rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- European Union 27 ranks 62nd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in European Union 27?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this European Union 27 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.