Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 58.21 in 2027. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2027)
58.21
Change on year
down 0.7%
Rank
55th
of 87 groups
All-time high
62.39
in 1990
All-time low
57.02
in 1998
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Europe, 1990–2027

02040601990200820271990: 62.41991: 62.11992: 61.61993: 60.41994: 59.41995: 591996: 58.31997: 57.61998: 571999: 58.52000: 58.42001: 57.82002: 57.82003: 57.62004: 57.82005: 57.92006: 582007: 58.52008: 58.92009: 58.82010: 59.12011: 59.32012: 59.52013: 59.52014: 59.72015: 59.72016: 59.82017: 59.82018: 59.82019: 59.52020: 59.12021: 59.62022: 59.42023: 59.82024: 59.52025: 59.12026: 58.62027: 58.2

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Europe is 58.21, measured in 2027.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Europe peaked at 62.39 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 57.02, in 1998.

Eastern Europe ranks 55th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 59.62 57.02 62.39 10
2000s 58.14 57.57 58.91 10
2010s 59.57 59.14 59.84 10
2020s 59.16 58.21 59.84 8

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  6. 57 Norway 65.08 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Europe?
Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Europe was 58.21 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Eastern Europe?
The highest recorded value was 62.39 in 1990.
What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Eastern Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 57.02 in 1998.
How does Eastern Europe rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Eastern Europe ranks 55th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Eastern Europe?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Eastern Europe data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
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 labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. 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.