Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Northern Europe
Northern Europe: Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers was 3,412 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Northern Europe, 2004–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Northern Europe is 3,412, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Northern Europe peaked at 3,721 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3,151, in 2022.
Northern Europe ranks 65th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Northern Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3,273 | — |
| 2005 | 3,201 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 3,182 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 3,199 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 3,290 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 3,509 | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 3,667 | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 3,630 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 3,721 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 3,676 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 3,620 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 3,583 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 3,586 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 3,438 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 3,312 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 3,233 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 3,566 | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 3,469 | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 3,151 | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 3,204 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 3,308 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 3,373 | +2.0% |
| 2026 | 3,400 | +0.8% |
| 2027 | 3,412 | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,276 | 3,182 | 3,509 | 6 |
| 2010s | 3,547 | 3,233 | 3,721 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,360 | 3,151 | 3,566 | 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 potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Northern Europe?
- Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Northern Europe was 3,412 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers recorded in Northern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 3,721 in 2012.
- What is the lowest potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers recorded in Northern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,151 in 2022.
- How does Northern Europe rank for potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers?
- Northern Europe ranks 65th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers rising or falling in Northern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Northern Europe data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers (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. The potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers includes those who have been recently searching for a job but are not available to work within a short reference period, those who have not searched recently for a job, but they are available to work within a short reference period, and finally those who do not fall in neither of the previous categories but that wanted employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.