LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Northern Europe
Northern Europe: LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization was 12.76 in 2027. ▼ Falling
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Northern Europe, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Northern Europe is 12.76, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Northern Europe peaked at 17.52 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 11.22, in 2022.
That places Northern Europe 51st out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Northern Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11.8 | — |
| 2006 | 11.88 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 11.7 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 12.46 | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 16.5 | +32.4% |
| 2010 | 17.44 | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 17.33 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 17.52 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 17.04 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 15.47 | -9.3% |
| 2015 | 14.33 | -7.4% |
| 2016 | 13.62 | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 12.67 | -7.0% |
| 2018 | 11.78 | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 11.55 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 13.59 | +17.7% |
| 2021 | 13.5 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 11.22 | -16.9% |
| 2023 | 11.61 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 12.19 | +5.0% |
| 2025 | 12.63 | +3.6% |
| 2026 | 12.75 | +1.0% |
| 2027 | 12.76 | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.87 | 11.7 | 16.5 | 5 |
| 2010s | 14.87 | 11.55 | 17.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.53 | 11.22 | 13.59 | 8 |
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 rate of labour underutilization in Northern Europe?
- Lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Northern Europe was 12.76 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in Northern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 17.52 in 2012.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in Northern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.22 in 2022.
- How does Northern Europe rank for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization?
- Northern Europe ranks 51st out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization rising or falling in Northern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Northern Europe data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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. 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 ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.