Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Europe
Europe: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with was 94.0% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Europe, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Europe stood at 94.0%.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Europe peaked at 95.9% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 75.3%, in 2011.
That places Europe 12th out of 38 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Europe, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 75.3% | — |
| 2014 | 88.2% | +17.1% |
| 2017 | 91.7% | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 95.9% | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 94.0% | -2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 85.1% | 75.3% | 91.7% | 3 |
| 2020s | 94.9% | 94.0% | 95.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Europe
More work & labour data for Europe
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 293,589 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2881 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.285 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2908 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.141 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 598,857 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 116,864 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 298,660 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 592,249 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Europe?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Europe was 94.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with recorded in Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 95.9% in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 75.3% in 2011.
- How does Europe rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with?
- Europe ranks 12th out of 38 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Europe data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider (% of adults aged 15 years and older). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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