Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 1.47 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in United Kingdom, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in United Kingdom is 1.47 % change on previous year, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 144.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in United Kingdom peaked at 2.25 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -0.3317 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places United Kingdom 107th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.22 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
| 1994 | 0.7285 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 1995 | 0.8469 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 1996 | 0.159 % change on previous year | -81.2% |
| 1997 | -0.072 % change on previous year | -145.3% |
| 1998 | 0.6575 % change on previous year | -1012.7% |
| 1999 | -0.3317 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 2000 | 0.0027 % change on previous year | -100.8% |
| 2001 | 1.67 % change on previous year | +61778.5% |
| 2002 | -0.0829 % change on previous year | -105.0% |
| 2003 | 0.2627 % change on previous year | -416.9% |
| 2004 | 0.5511 % change on previous year | +109.8% |
| 2005 | 0.2627 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 2006 | -0.1926 % change on previous year | -173.3% |
| 2007 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -807.4% |
| 2008 | 0.2429 % change on previous year | -82.2% |
| 2009 | 1.33 % change on previous year | +445.8% |
| 2010 | 1.35 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 0.8755 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 2012 | 0.1267 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 2013 | 0.5762 % change on previous year | +354.8% |
| 2014 | 0.376 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 2015 | 0.4241 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 0.2743 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 2017 | 0.6022 % change on previous year | +119.5% |
| 2018 | 0.0078 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 2019 | 0.5575 % change on previous year | +7024.4% |
| 2020 | 0.5661 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 2.25 % change on previous year | +296.7% |
| 2022 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -47.2% |
| 2023 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +28.0% |
| 2025 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 2026 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2027 | 1.47 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6577 % change on previous year | -0.3317 % change on previous year | 1.45 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.5406 % change on previous year | -0.1926 % change on previous year | 1.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5168 % change on previous year | 0.0078 % change on previous year | 1.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.39 % change on previous year | 0.5661 % change on previous year | 2.25 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 104 Hong Kong 1.56 % change on previous year compare
- 105 Thailand 1.51 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Bhutan 1.5 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Cambodia 1.47 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Norway 1.44 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Colombia 1.44 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for United Kingdom
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 22,956 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 60.91 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 35,770 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 57.91 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.4352 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 61.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 65.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in United Kingdom?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in United Kingdom was 1.47 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 2.25 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.3317 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does United Kingdom rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- United Kingdom ranks 107th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 144.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.