Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in G7
G7: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 60.06 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in G7, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in G7 stood at 60.06.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in G7 peaked at 61.68 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 60.03, in 2020.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in G7, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 61.61 | — |
| 1991 | 61.68 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 61.53 | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 61.29 | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 61.3 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 61.21 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 61.34 | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 61.53 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 61.48 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 61.54 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 61.5 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 61.27 | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 61.15 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 61.06 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 60.93 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 61.04 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 61.21 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 61.15 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 61.17 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 60.83 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 60.49 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 60.27 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 60.31 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 60.22 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 60.12 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 60.03 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 60.25 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 60.44 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 60.68 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 60.92 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 60.03 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 60.15 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 60.47 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 60.75 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 60.67 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 60.47 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 60.27 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 60.06 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 61.45 | 61.21 | 61.68 | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.13 | 60.83 | 61.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.37 | 60.03 | 60.92 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.36 | 60.03 | 60.75 | 8 |
Countries ranked near G7
- 1 Qatar 86.66 compare
- 2 Madagascar 85.55 compare
- 3 Solomon Islands 84.31 compare
- 4 Tanzania 83.66 compare
- 5 Nigeria 82.43 compare
More work & labour data for G7
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 269,967 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 405,962 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 57.33 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.0197 % change on previous year (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 0.8793 % change on previous year (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 133,818 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 4.55 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.05 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 110,526 (2027)
- Employment 387,759 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in G7?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in G7 was 60.06 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in G7?
- The highest recorded value was 61.68 in 1991.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in G7?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.03 in 2020.
- How does G7 rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- G7 ranks 2nd out of 3 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in G7?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this G7 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.