Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia
Europe and Central Asia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 452,116 in 2027. β² Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia, 1990β2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia is 452,116, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia peaked at 454,648 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 390,697, in 1993.
Europe and Central Asia ranks 22nd of 87 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 393,042 | 390,697 | 399,907 | 10 |
| 2000s | 412,414 | 401,001 | 425,371 | 10 |
| 2010s | 438,052 | 427,775 | 447,252 | 10 |
| 2020s | 450,574 | 441,806 | 454,648 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Europe and Central Asia
- 19 Egypt 37,658 compare
- 20 Tanzania, United Republic of 36,231 compare
- 21 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 35,770 compare
- 22 France 31,690 compare
- 23 Iran, Islamic Republic of 29,874 compare
- 24 Korea 29,824 compare
- 25 Colombia 27,686 compare
More work & labour data for Europe and Central Asia
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 57.53 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 57.53 (2027)
- Employment 428,680 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia was 452,116 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 454,648 in 2024.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 390,697 in 1993.
- How does Europe and Central Asia rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Europe and Central Asia ranks 22nd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Europe and Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Europe and Central Asia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). 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. 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.