Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 393.2 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Cyprus, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Cyprus stood at 393.2. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Cyprus peaked at 393.2 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 235.1, in 1990.
Cyprus ranks 158th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 235.1 | — |
| 1991 | 236.32 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 242.2 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 245.72 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 250.01 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 255.18 | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 261.27 | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 268.25 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 275.89 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 283.9 | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 291.95 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 287.39 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 294.68 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 291.73 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 297.17 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 304.54 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 312.29 | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 315.65 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 324.76 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 332.28 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 335.27 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 345.78 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 350.41 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 356.73 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 356.73 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 367.23 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 376.83 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 375.63 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 369.88 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 366.57 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 375.06 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 371 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 361.94 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 361.92 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 374.04 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 380.06 | +1.6% |
| 2026 | 386.46 | +1.7% |
| 2027 | 393.2 | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 255.38 | 235.1 | 283.9 | 10 |
| 2000s | 305.24 | 287.39 | 332.28 | 10 |
| 2010s | 360.1 | 335.27 | 376.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 375.46 | 361.92 | 393.2 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Cyprus
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3415 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3363 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.3471 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6588 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,030 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 353.01 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 631.64 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 643.71 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1,275 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Cyprus?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Cyprus was 393.2 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 393.2 in 2027.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 235.1 in 1990.
- How does Cyprus rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Cyprus ranks 158th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). 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. Persons outside the labour force comprise all persons of working age who, during the specified reference period, were not in the labour force (that is, were not employed or unemployed). For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.