Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Europe
Europe: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an was 85.9% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Europe, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Europe is 85.9%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% on the previous year and up 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Europe peaked at 91.9% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 62.2%, in 2011.
Europe ranks 11th of 38 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 62.2% | — |
| 2014 | 72.3% | +16.3% |
| 2017 | 78.8% | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 91.9% | +16.7% |
| 2024 | 85.9% | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 71.1% | 62.2% | 78.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 88.9% | 85.9% | 91.9% | 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) out of labor force with an in Europe?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Europe was 85.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 91.9% in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.2% in 2011.
- How does Europe rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Europe ranks 11th out of 38 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.8%. 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) out of 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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