Employment-to-population … 15+ previous ICLS13 definition in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Employment-to-population … 15+ previous ICLS13 definition was 59.77 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in United Kingdom, 1995–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in United Kingdom stood at 59.77.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in United Kingdom peaked at 60.64 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 56.22, in 1995.
United Kingdom ranks 29th of 78 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Employment-to-population … 15+ previous ICLS13 definition in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 56.22 | — |
| 1996 | 56.63 | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 57.49 | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 57.93 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 57.95 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 58.47 | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 58.66 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 58.68 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 58.9 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 59.04 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 59.12 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 59.21 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 59.03 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 59.25 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 57.84 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 57.47 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 57.32 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 57.55 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 57.88 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 58.83 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 59.4 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 59.88 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 60.17 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 60.28 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 60.64 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 59.99 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 59.17 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 59.87 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 59.72 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 59.34 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 59.77 | +0.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 59.77 is above the median for high income countries, which is 58.74, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 59.77 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 57.37, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57.24 | 56.22 | 57.95 | 5 |
| 2000s | 58.82 | 57.84 | 59.25 | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.94 | 57.32 | 60.64 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.64 | 59.17 | 59.99 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More work & labour data for United Kingdom
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 22,956 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 60.91 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 35,770 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 4.93 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.07 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 111,361 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 100,223 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 57.91 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.47 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.4352 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in United Kingdom?
- Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in United Kingdom was 59.77 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 60.64 in 2019.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.22 in 1995.
- How does United Kingdom rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- United Kingdom ranks 29th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.