LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Northern Europe
Northern Europe: LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization was 7,524 in 2027. ▬ Flat
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Northern Europe, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Northern Europe is 7,524, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Northern Europe peaked at 9,372 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 5,966, in 2005.
Northern Europe ranks 68th of 87 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Northern Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5,966 | — |
| 2006 | 6,094 | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 6,046 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 6,530 | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 8,698 | +33.2% |
| 2010 | 9,215 | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 9,204 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 9,372 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 9,161 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 8,356 | -8.8% |
| 2015 | 7,800 | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 7,487 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 6,998 | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 6,564 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 6,471 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 7,678 | +18.7% |
| 2021 | 7,653 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 6,408 | -16.3% |
| 2023 | 6,708 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 7,095 | +5.8% |
| 2025 | 7,389 | +4.1% |
| 2026 | 7,493 | +1.4% |
| 2027 | 7,524 | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,667 | 5,966 | 8,698 | 5 |
| 2010s | 8,063 | 6,471 | 9,372 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,243 | 6,408 | 7,678 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Northern Europe
More work & labour data for Northern Europe
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 55,693 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2096 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2143 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2044 % 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. — 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)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,681 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Northern Europe?
- Lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Northern Europe was 7,524 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Northern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 9,372 in 2012.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Northern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,966 in 2005.
- How does Northern Europe rank for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization?
- Northern Europe ranks 68th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization rising or falling in Northern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. 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 LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization. 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. LU4 represents the share of the extended labour force that are in unemployment, time-related underemployment or the potential labour force. For more information, refer to the Labour Force Statistics (LFS and STLFS) database description.