Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) in European Union 27
European Union 27: Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) was 165,914 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) in European Union 27, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 27 is 165,914, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 27 peaked at 168,784 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 154,684, in 2020.
That places European Union 27 46th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) in European Union 27, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 160,499 | — |
| 2006 | 163,535 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 166,057 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 167,019 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 160,515 | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 160,568 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 160,133 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 157,790 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 156,371 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 157,798 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 159,279 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 162,492 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 163,909 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 165,722 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 167,029 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 154,684 | -7.4% |
| 2021 | 162,503 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 167,195 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 168,784 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 168,522 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 167,627 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 166,697 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 165,914 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 163,525 | 160,499 | 167,019 | 5 |
| 2010s | 161,109 | 156,371 | 167,029 | 10 |
| 2020s | 165,241 | 154,684 | 168,784 | 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)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 53.37 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 0.7922 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.5152 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment 208,501 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 208,501 (2025)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 56.65 (2027)
- NEET: Youth not in employment, education or training 4,895 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 27?
- Full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 27 was 165,914 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in European Union 27?
- The highest recorded value was 168,784 in 2023.
- What is the lowest full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in European Union 27?
- The lowest recorded value was 154,684 in 2020.
- How does European Union 27 rank for full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates)?
- European Union 27 ranks 46th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in European Union 27?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this European Union 27 data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) (Based on 40 hours per week). 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. This indicator refers to total weekly hours actually worked for employed persons in their main job divided by 40 or 48. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.