Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Russia
Russia: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 59.78 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Russia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Russia is 59.78, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Russia peaked at 67.41 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 58.12, in 1998.
Russia ranks 101st of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 67.41 | — |
| 1991 | 66.86 | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 65.86 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 63.84 | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 61.88 | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 61.41 | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 60.39 | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 59.05 | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 58.12 | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 61.25 | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 61.27 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 59.95 | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 60.3 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 59.98 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 60.57 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 60.91 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 61.23 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 62.02 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 62.55 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 62.66 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 62.65 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 62.94 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 62.96 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 62.87 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 62.84 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 62.7 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 62.87 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 62.5 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 62.45 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 61.7 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 61.39 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 61.97 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 61.94 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 62.13 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 61.82 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 61.11 | -1.2% |
| 2026 | 60.41 | -1.2% |
| 2027 | 59.78 | -1.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 59.78 is below the median for high income countries, which is 62.3, 96% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Russia's 59.78 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59.43, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62.61 | 58.12 | 67.41 | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.14 | 59.95 | 62.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.65 | 61.7 | 62.96 | 10 |
| 2020s | 61.32 | 59.78 | 62.13 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More work & labour data for Russia
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 48,131 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 71,526 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 1.83 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.04 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 89,043 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 23,578 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 58.68 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.81 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.8326 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 0 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Russia?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Russia was 59.78 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 67.41 in 1990.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.12 in 1998.
- How does Russia rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Russia ranks 101st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Russia 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.