Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Romania
Romania: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 51.17 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Romania, 1990–2027
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 158th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50.06 | — |
| 1991 | 50.3 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 50.7 | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 50.76 | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 50.65 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 50.38 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 50.26 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 50.58 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 50.84 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 51.03 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 51.07 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 50.89 | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 50.72 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 50.72 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 50.57 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 50.53 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 50.58 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 50.71 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 50.97 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 47.21 | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 50.26 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 49.91 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 50.04 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 50.08 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 50.52 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 51.24 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 50.94 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 51.84 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 51.83 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 52.02 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 52 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 52.47 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 52.64 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 51.74 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 51.46 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 51.33 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 51.25 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 51.17 | -0.2% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 51.17 is below the median for high income countries, which is 62.3, 82% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Romania's 51.17 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59.43, 86% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More work & labour data for Romania
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7486 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.18 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1264 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,932 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,465 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,408 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,360 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 10,768 1000 No (2100)
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 158th out of 188 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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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.