Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Romania
Romania: Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 48.26 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Romania, 2004–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Romania is 48.26, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Romania peaked at 52.98 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 48.21, in 2021.
That places Romania 70th out of 78 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 51.31 | — |
| 2005 | 50.07 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 50.97 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 51.26 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 51.35 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 50.71 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 51.05 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 50.23 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 50.9 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 50.66 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 51.14 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 50.83 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 50.55 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 52.23 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 52.67 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 52.98 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 52.29 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 48.21 | -7.8% |
| 2022 | 48.92 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 48.59 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 49.21 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 48.26 | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50.94 | 50.07 | 51.35 | 6 |
| 2010s | 51.33 | 50.23 | 52.98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.25 | 48.21 | 52.29 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More work & labour data for Romania
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7486 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.18 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1264 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,932 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,465 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,408 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,360 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 10,768 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Romania?
- Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Romania was 48.26 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 52.98 in 2019.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.21 in 2021.
- How does Romania rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Romania ranks 70th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.