Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia
Europe and Central Asia: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 57.53 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia is 57.53, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia peaked at 59.42 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 56.97, in 2004.
Europe and Central Asia ranks 56th of 85 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 59.37 | — |
| 1991 | 59.42 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 58.97 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 58.23 | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 57.98 | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 57.72 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 57.49 | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 57.14 | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 56.99 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 57.6 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 57.38 | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 57.03 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 57.13 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 57.06 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 56.97 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 57.13 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 57.27 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 57.41 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 57.65 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 57.59 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 57.69 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 57.82 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 57.97 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 57.99 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 58 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 58.05 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 58.2 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 58.28 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 58.35 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 58.23 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 57.37 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 57.84 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 58.25 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 58.53 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 58.47 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 58.12 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 57.82 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 57.53 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.09 | 56.99 | 59.42 | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.26 | 56.97 | 57.65 | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.06 | 57.69 | 58.35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.99 | 57.37 | 58.53 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Europe and Central Asia
- 53 Switzerland 65.93 compare
- 54 Thailand 65.83 compare
- 55 Israel 65.48 compare
- 56 Dominican Republic 65.12 compare
- 57 Norway 65.08 compare
- 58 Uruguay 64.95 compare
- 59 Saudi Arabia 64.92 compare
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)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 54.39 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.04 % change on previous year (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)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.2355 % change on previous year (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate -0.2355 % change on previous year (2025)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 57.53 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Europe and Central Asia was 57.53 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 59.42 in 1991.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.97 in 2004.
- How does Europe and Central Asia rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Europe and Central Asia ranks 56th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Europe and Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Europe and Central Asia 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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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 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.