Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Poland
Poland: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 57.64 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Poland, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Poland stood at 57.64.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Poland peaked at 61.34 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 54.01, in 2007.
Poland ranks 119th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 61.14 | — |
| 1991 | 61.34 | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 61.05 | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 60.42 | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 59.75 | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 58.69 | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 58.09 | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 57.22 | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 56.74 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 56.13 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 55.49 | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 56.24 | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 55.38 | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 54.95 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 54.59 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 54.8 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 54.19 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 54.01 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 54.58 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 55.25 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 56.16 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 56.4 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 56.77 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 56.73 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 57.07 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 57.08 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 57.31 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 57.56 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 57.53 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 57.47 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 57.4 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 58.7 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 58.95 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 59.23 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 58.66 | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 58.31 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 57.96 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 57.64 | -0.6% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 57.64 is below the median for high income countries, which is 62.3, 93% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Poland's 57.64 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59.43, 97% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59.06 | 56.13 | 61.34 | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.95 | 54.01 | 56.24 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.01 | 56.16 | 57.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.35 | 57.4 | 59.23 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More work & labour data for Poland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.04 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0452 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 22,799 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 9,591 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 9,786 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 9,544 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 19,330 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Poland?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Poland was 57.64 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 61.34 in 1991.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.01 in 2007.
- How does Poland rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Poland ranks 119th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Poland 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.