Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Southern Europe
Southern Europe: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 48.97 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Southern Europe, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Europe is 48.97, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Europe peaked at 49.36 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 42.86, in 2013.
Southern Europe ranks 75th of 87 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Southern Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 46.11 | — |
| 1992 | 44.91 | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 43.77 | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 43.06 | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 42.91 | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 43.09 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 43.37 | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 43.87 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 44.56 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 45.28 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 45.84 | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 46.31 | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 46.65 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 47.34 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 47.69 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 48.33 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 48.73 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 48.66 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 46.77 | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 45.78 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 45.03 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 43.8 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 42.86 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 43.27 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 44 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 44.92 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 45.92 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 46.65 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 47.26 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 46.13 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 46.67 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 48.1 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 48.84 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 49.36 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 49.35 | -0.0% |
| 2026 | 49.22 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 48.97 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.96 | 42.91 | 46.11 | 9 |
| 2000s | 47.16 | 45.28 | 48.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.95 | 42.86 | 47.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.33 | 46.13 | 49.36 | 8 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 47,878 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0626 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5904 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5768 % change on previous year (2100)
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- 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)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 115,021 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Europe?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Europe was 48.97 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Southern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 49.36 in 2024.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Southern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.86 in 2013.
- How does Southern Europe rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Southern Europe ranks 75th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Southern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.6%. 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-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.