Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Romania
Romania: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an was 57.3% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
57.3%
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
63rd
of 113 countries
All-time high
57.3%
in 2024
All-time low
34.7%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Romania, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Romania stood at 57.3%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Romania peaked at 57.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 34.7%, in 2011.
Romania ranks 63rd of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 34.7% | — |
| 2014 | 48.6% | +39.8% |
| 2017 | 47.8% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 53.9% | +12.7% |
| 2024 | 57.3% | +6.3% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 57.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 93.1%, 62% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Romania's 57.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 79.1%, 72% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43.7% | 34.7% | 48.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 55.6% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 60 Uruguay 60.1% compare
- 61 Kyrgyzstan 59.7% compare
- 62 Ghana 58.4% compare
- 64 Costa Rica 57.3% compare
- 65 Nepal 55.0% compare
- 66 Uzbekistan 53.3% compare
More work & labour data for Romania
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7486 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.18 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1264 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,932 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,465 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,408 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,360 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 10,768 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Romania?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Romania was 57.3% 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 57.3% in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.7% in 2011.
- How does Romania rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Romania ranks 63rd out of 113 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Romania 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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