LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Western Europe
Western Europe: LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization was 12.23 in 2027. ▼ Falling
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Western Europe, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Western Europe stood at 12.23.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Western Europe peaked at 16.42 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 11.58, in 2022.
That places Western Europe 54th 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 Western Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15.72 | — |
| 2006 | 15.26 | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 14.75 | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 15.47 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 16.42 | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 16.07 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 14.94 | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 14.8 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 15.47 | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 15.64 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 15.39 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 14.56 | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 13.71 | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 12.71 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 11.88 | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 13.35 | +12.3% |
| 2021 | 12.81 | -4.0% |
| 2022 | 11.58 | -9.6% |
| 2023 | 11.6 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 11.83 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 12.12 | +2.5% |
| 2026 | 12.29 | +1.3% |
| 2027 | 12.23 | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.52 | 14.75 | 16.42 | 5 |
| 2010s | 14.52 | 11.88 | 16.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.23 | 11.58 | 13.35 | 8 |
More work & labour data for Western Europe
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 91,861 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0615 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0749 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0476 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1881 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 173,621 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 185,317 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 93,457 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 25,875 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Western Europe?
- Lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Western Europe was 12.23 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in Western Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 16.42 in 2009.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.58 in 2022.
- How does Western Europe rank for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization?
- Western Europe ranks 54th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Western 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.