LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Europe
Southern Europe: LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization was 11,362 in 2027. ▼ Falling
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Europe, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Europe is 11,362, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Europe peaked at 23,580 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 11,362, in 2027.
Southern Europe ranks 59th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 13,662 | — |
| 2006 | 13,406 | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 13,000 | -3.0% |
| 2008 | 13,734 | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 16,634 | +21.1% |
| 2010 | 18,015 | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 19,380 | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 22,412 | +15.6% |
| 2013 | 23,580 | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 23,360 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 21,887 | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 20,421 | -6.7% |
| 2017 | 18,705 | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 17,038 | -8.9% |
| 2019 | 15,904 | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 17,969 | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 16,561 | -7.8% |
| 2022 | 14,450 | -12.7% |
| 2023 | 13,182 | -8.8% |
| 2024 | 12,297 | -6.7% |
| 2025 | 11,917 | -3.1% |
| 2026 | 11,570 | -2.9% |
| 2027 | 11,362 | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14,087 | 13,000 | 16,634 | 5 |
| 2010s | 20,070 | 15,904 | 23,580 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,664 | 11,362 | 17,969 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Southern Europe
More work & labour data for Southern Europe
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 47,878 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5904 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6043 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5768 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0626 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 115,021 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 96,332 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 48,453 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 25,103 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Europe?
- Lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Europe was 11,362 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Southern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 23,580 in 2013.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Southern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,362 in 2027.
- How does Southern Europe rank for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization?
- Southern Europe ranks 59th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization rising or falling in Southern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Southern 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.