Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Northern Europe
Northern Europe: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force was 98.5% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Northern Europe, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Northern Europe is 98.5%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Northern Europe peaked at 99.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 92.4%, in 2011.
That places Northern Europe 1st out of 37 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Northern Europe, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 92.4% | — |
| 2014 | 95.5% | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 94.3% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 99.0% | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 98.5% | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 94.1% | 92.4% | 95.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 98.8% | 98.5% | 99.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Northern Europe
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. — Rural population 12,681 1000 No (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Northern Europe?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Northern Europe was 98.5% 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 Northern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 99.0% in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Northern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 92.4% in 2011.
- How does Northern Europe rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Northern Europe ranks 1st out of 37 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Northern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Northern 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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