Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Ukraine

Ukraine: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 54.64 in 2021. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2021)
54.64
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
143rd
of 189 countries
All-time high
59.51
in 1990
All-time low
54.64
in 2021
Years of data
32
1990–2021

Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Ukraine, 1990–2021

02040601990200520211990: 59.51991: 59.31992: 59.11993: 58.81994: 58.61995: 58.41996: 58.11997: 57.91998: 57.71999: 57.42000: 57.22001: 572002: 56.72003: 56.52004: 56.32005: 562006: 55.82007: 56.22008: 56.22009: 56.32010: 56.32011: 56.32012: 56.32013: 56.32014: 56.32015: 56.32016: 56.32017: 56.32018: 56.32019: 56.32020: 55.12021: 54.6

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Ukraine is 54.64, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 32 years on record.

The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Ukraine peaked at 59.51 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 54.64, in 2021.

That places Ukraine 143rd out of 189 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 32 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 58.48 57.44 59.51 10
2000s 56.43 55.81 57.21 10
2010s 56.29 56.26 56.32 10
2020s 54.86 54.64 55.09 2

Countries ranked near Ukraine

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  4. 144 TΓΌrkiye 54.63 compare
  5. 145 United States Virgin Islands 54.19 compare
  6. 146 Suriname 53.81 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Ukraine?
Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Ukraine was 54.64 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Ukraine?
The highest recorded value was 59.51 in 1990.
What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Ukraine?
The lowest recorded value was 54.64 in 2021.
How does Ukraine rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Ukraine ranks 143rd out of 189 countries with data for 2021.
Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Ukraine?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Ukraine 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.