Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Northern Europe
Northern Europe: Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 61.85 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Northern Europe, 2000–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Northern Europe is 61.85, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Northern Europe peaked at 62.77 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 61.67, in 2001.
That places Northern Europe 35th out of 85 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Northern Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 61.86 | — |
| 2001 | 61.67 | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 61.88 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 62.02 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 61.95 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 62.23 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 62.62 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 62.55 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 62.73 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 62.35 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 62.01 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 62 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 62.11 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 62.09 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 62.14 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 62.27 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 62.45 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 62.48 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 62.72 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 62.77 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 62.61 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 62.39 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 62.58 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 62.66 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 62.47 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 62.29 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 62.08 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 61.85 | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.19 | 61.67 | 62.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.3 | 62 | 62.77 | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.37 | 61.85 | 62.66 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Northern Europe
- 32 Peru 71.71 compare
- 33 Cook Islands 71.68 compare
- 34 Bahrain 71.57 compare
- 35 Togo 70.73 compare
- 36 Oman 70.6 compare
- 37 New Zealand 70.5 compare
- 38 San Marino 70.47 compare
More work & labour data for Northern Europe
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 55,693 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2044 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2143 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.4664 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2096 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,681 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 104,902 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 110,432 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 54,739 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Northern Europe?
- Labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Northern Europe was 61.85 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Northern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 62.77 in 2019.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Northern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.67 in 2001.
- How does Northern Europe rank for labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Northern Europe ranks 35th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Northern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Northern Europe 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.