Labour dependency ratio in Europe and Central Asia
Europe and Central Asia: Labour dependency ratio was 1.21 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Labour dependency ratio in Europe and Central Asia, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour dependency ratio in Europe and Central Asia stood at 1.21.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour dependency ratio in Europe and Central Asia peaked at 1.48 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1.19, in 2024.
Europe and Central Asia ranks 49th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Labour dependency ratio in Europe and Central Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.33 | — |
| 1992 | 1.36 | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 1.42 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 1.45 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 1.45 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 1.46 | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 1.48 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 1.48 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.44 | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 1.41 | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 1.39 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 1.38 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 1.37 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 1.37 | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 1.34 | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 1.32 | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 1.28 | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 1.27 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 1.32 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 1.31 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 1.3 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.31 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 1.3 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 1.29 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 1.27 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 1.26 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 1.24 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 1.24 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 1.29 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 1.26 | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 1.22 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 1.2 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 1.19 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 1.2 | +0.7% |
| 2026 | 1.21 | +0.5% |
| 2027 | 1.21 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.43 | 1.33 | 1.48 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.34 | 1.27 | 1.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.28 | 1.24 | 1.31 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.22 | 1.19 | 1.29 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Europe and Central Asia
More work & labour data for Europe and Central Asia
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 452,116 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 333,753 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 57.53 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 103,309 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.04 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 54.39 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 59,908 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.1537 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 428,680 (2025)
- Employment 428,680 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour dependency ratio in Europe and Central Asia?
- Labour dependency ratio in Europe and Central Asia was 1.21 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour dependency ratio recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.48 in 1997.
- What is the lowest labour dependency ratio recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 in 2024.
- How does Europe and Central Asia rank for labour dependency ratio?
- Europe and Central Asia ranks 49th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour dependency ratio rising or falling in Europe and Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Europe and Central Asia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour dependency ratio (ILO modelled estimates). 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 provides the ratio of dependents (persons aged 0 to 14 + persons aged 15 and above that are either outside the labour force or unemployed) to total employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.