Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in European Union 28
European Union 28: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 57.21 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in European Union 28, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 28 is 57.21, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 28 peaked at 58.25 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 55.68, in 1995.
European Union 28 ranks 59th of 85 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in European Union 28, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 56.72 | — |
| 1991 | 56.87 | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 56.43 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 56.1 | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 55.94 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 55.68 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 55.71 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 55.72 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 55.78 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 55.98 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 55.98 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 55.9 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 56.09 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 56.3 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 56.37 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 56.66 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 56.91 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 56.98 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 57.21 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 56.99 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 57.1 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 57.09 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 57.34 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 57.35 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 57.38 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 57.41 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 57.5 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 57.68 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 57.78 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 57.85 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 57.22 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 57.6 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 58.04 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 58.25 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 58.1 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 57.82 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 57.52 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 57.21 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56.09 | 55.68 | 56.87 | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.54 | 55.9 | 57.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.45 | 57.09 | 57.85 | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.72 | 57.21 | 58.25 | 8 |
Countries ranked near European Union 28
- 56 Dominican Republic 65.12 compare
- 57 Norway 65.08 compare
- 58 Uruguay 64.95 compare
- 59 Saudi Arabia 64.92 compare
- 60 Guinea-Bissau 64.89 compare
- 61 Bhutan 64.69 compare
- 62 Cameroon 64.63 compare
More work & labour data for European Union 28
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 254,923 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 190,645 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 5.68 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.16 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 121,951 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 82,196 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 53.96 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 0.8736 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.3826 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment 242,261 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 28?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 28 was 57.21 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in European Union 28?
- The highest recorded value was 58.25 in 2023.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in European Union 28?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.68 in 1995.
- How does European Union 28 rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- European Union 28 ranks 59th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in European Union 28?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this European Union 28 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.