Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Europe and Central Asia
Europe and Central Asia: Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 57.53 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Europe and Central Asia, 2000–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Europe and Central Asia is 57.53, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Europe and Central Asia peaked at 58.53 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 56.97, in 2004.
Europe and Central Asia ranks 56th of 85 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Europe and Central Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 57.38 | — |
| 2001 | 57.03 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 57.13 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 57.06 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 56.97 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 57.13 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 57.27 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 57.41 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 57.65 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 57.59 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 57.69 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 57.82 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 57.97 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 57.99 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 58 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 58.05 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 58.2 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 58.28 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 58.35 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 58.23 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 57.37 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 57.84 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 58.25 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 58.53 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 58.47 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 58.12 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 57.82 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 57.53 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.26 | 56.97 | 57.65 | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.06 | 57.69 | 58.35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.99 | 57.37 | 58.53 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Europe and Central Asia
- 53 Burkina Faso 68.11 compare
- 54 Indonesia 67.9 compare
- 55 Singapore 67.87 compare
- 56 Sweden 67.5 compare
- 57 Malta 67.48 compare
- 58 Switzerland 67.33 compare
- 59 Côte d'Ivoire 67.15 compare
More work & labour data for Europe and Central Asia
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 452,116 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 57.53 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 333,753 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 54.39 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.04 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.1537 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 428,680 (2025)
- Employment 428,680 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.2355 % change on previous year (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate -0.2355 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Europe and Central Asia?
- Labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Europe and Central Asia was 57.53 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 58.53 in 2023.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.97 in 2004.
- How does Europe and Central Asia rank for labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Europe and Central Asia ranks 56th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Europe and Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Europe and Central Asia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. 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 Labour Force Statistics (LFS and STLFS) database description.