Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Russia
Russia: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force was 69.1% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
69.1%
Change on year
down 19.1%
World rank
50th
of 114 countries
All-time high
85.4%
in 2021
All-time low
35.7%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Russia, 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 Russia is 69.1%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 19.1% on the previous year and up 44.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Russia peaked at 85.4% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 35.7%, in 2011.
Russia ranks 50th of 114 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 35.7% | — |
| 2014 | 47.8% | +33.9% |
| 2017 | 66.6% | +39.3% |
| 2021 | 85.4% | +28.4% |
| 2024 | 69.1% | -19.1% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 69.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 93.1%, 74% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Russia's 69.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 79.1%, 87% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50.0% | 35.7% | 66.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 77.3% | 69.1% | 85.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More work & labour data for Russia
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 48,131 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 59.78 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 71,526 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 1.83 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.04 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 89,043 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 23,578 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 58.68 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.81 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.8326 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Russia?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Russia was 69.1% 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 85.4% in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.7% in 2011.
- How does Russia rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Russia ranks 50th out of 114 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Russia 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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