Labour force ages 25 to 54 in European Union 27

European Union 27: Labour force ages 25 to 54 was 154,655 in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
154,655
Change on year
down 0.0%
Rank
34th
of 93 groups
All-time high
160,702
in 2010
All-time low
153,392
in 2020
Years of data
20
2004–2023

Labour force ages 25 to 54 in European Union 27, 2004–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k2004201320232004: 156.8k2005: 157.7k2006: 158.9k2007: 159.5k2008: 160.5k2009: 160.6k2010: 160.7k2011: 160.2k2012: 160.4k2013: 159.7k2014: 159.1k2015: 158.4k2016: 157.9k2017: 157.3k2018: 156.6k2019: 156.1k2020: 153.4k2021: 153.4k2022: 154.7k2023: 154.7k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2023, labour force ages 25 to 54 in European Union 27 stood at 154,655.

The figure is down 3.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force ages 25 to 54 in European Union 27 peaked at 160,702 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 153,392, in 2020.

European Union 27 ranks 34th of 93 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Labour force ages 25 to 54 in European Union 27, year by year

Annual values for Labour force ages 25 to 54 (ILO modelled estimates) in European Union 27, 2004 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2004 156,810
2005 157,710 +0.6%
2006 158,891 +0.7%
2007 159,544 +0.4%
2008 160,459 +0.6%
2009 160,560 +0.1%
2010 160,702 +0.1%
2011 160,216 -0.3%
2012 160,367 +0.1%
2013 159,675 -0.4%
2014 159,143 -0.3%
2015 158,369 -0.5%
2016 157,930 -0.3%
2017 157,339 -0.4%
2018 156,597 -0.5%
2019 156,083 -0.3%
2020 153,392 -1.7%
2021 153,428 +0.0%
2022 154,683 +0.8%
2023 154,655 -0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 158,996 156,810 160,560 6
2010s 158,642 156,083 160,702 10
2020s 154,040 153,392 154,683 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force ages 25 to 54 in European Union 27?
Labour force ages 25 to 54 in European Union 27 was 154,655 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force ages 25 to 54 recorded in European Union 27?
The highest recorded value was 160,702 in 2010.
What is the lowest labour force ages 25 to 54 recorded in European Union 27?
The lowest recorded value was 153,392 in 2020.
How does European Union 27 rank for labour force ages 25 to 54?
European Union 27 ranks 34th out of 93 groups with data for 2023.
Is labour force ages 25 to 54 rising or falling in European Union 27?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. 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 Labour force ages 25 to 54 (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour force ages 25 to 54 (ILO modelled estimates)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
93 places, 1,860 data points, 2004–2023
Last refreshed

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 prime-age labour force participation rate is the labour force of persons aged 25 to 54 years divided by the population aged 25 to 54 years. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.