Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Romania

Romania: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 51.17 in 2027. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2027)
51.17
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
159th
of 189 countries
All-time high
52.64
in 2022
All-time low
47.21
in 2009
Years of data
38
1990–2027

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

02040601990200820271990: 50.11991: 50.31992: 50.71993: 50.81994: 50.61995: 50.41996: 50.31997: 50.61998: 50.81999: 512000: 51.12001: 50.92002: 50.72003: 50.72004: 50.62005: 50.52006: 50.62007: 50.72008: 512009: 47.22010: 50.32011: 49.92012: 502013: 50.12014: 50.52015: 51.22016: 50.92017: 51.82018: 51.82019: 522020: 522021: 52.52022: 52.62023: 51.72024: 51.52025: 51.32026: 51.22027: 51.2

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Romania stood at 51.17.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Romania peaked at 52.64 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 47.21, in 2009.

That places Romania 159th out of 189 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 50.56 50.06 51.03 10
2000s 50.4 47.21 51.07 10
2010s 50.87 49.91 52.02 10
2020s 51.76 51.17 52.64 8

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 156 North Macedonia 51.41 compare
  2. 157 Greece 51.36 compare
  3. 158 Cuba 51.26 compare
  4. 160 Eswatini 51.17 compare
  5. 161 Gabon 50.52 compare
  6. 162 Tonga 49.22 compare

See the full ranking of 276 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Romania?
Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Romania was 51.17 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 52.64 in 2022.
What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 47.21 in 2009.
How does Romania rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Romania ranks 159th out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Romania 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.