Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) was 1,617 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
1,617
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
22nd
of 188 countries
All-time high
2,322
in 2013
All-time low
1,305
in 2005
Years of data
23
2005–2027

Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005–2027

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k2005201620272005: 1.3k2006: 1.4k2007: 1.5k2008: 1.5k2009: 1.9k2010: 2.1k2011: 2.1k2012: 2.3k2013: 2.3k2014: 2.2k2015: 2.1k2016: 2.0k2017: 1.8k2018: 1.7k2019: 1.8k2020: 2.0k2021: 1.9k2022: 1.5k2023: 1.6k2024: 1.6k2025: 1.6k2026: 1.6k2027: 1.6k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 1,617.

The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 12.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 2,322 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1,305, in 2005.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 22nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005 to 2027.
Year Value Change
2005 1,305
2006 1,372 +5.1%
2007 1,454 +6.0%
2008 1,529 +5.2%
2009 1,918 +25.4%
2010 2,065 +7.7%
2011 2,145 +3.9%
2012 2,265 +5.6%
2013 2,322 +2.5%
2014 2,160 -7.0%
2015 2,055 -4.8%
2016 1,960 -4.6%
2017 1,837 -6.3%
2018 1,705 -7.2%
2019 1,817 +6.6%
2020 2,050 +12.8%
2021 1,923 -6.2%
2022 1,540 -19.9%
2023 1,569 +1.9%
2024 1,587 +1.2%
2025 1,593 +0.3%
2026 1,603 +0.7%
2027 1,617 +0.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,515 1,305 1,918 5
2010s 2,033 1,705 2,322 10
2020s 1,685 1,540 2,050 8

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Frequently asked questions

What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 1,617 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 2,322 in 2013.
What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 1,305 in 2005.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates)?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 22nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 6,324 data points, 2005–2027
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. Persons in time-related underemployment comprise all persons in employment, who satisfy the following three criteria during the reference period: a) are willing to work additional hours; b) are available to work additional hours i.e., are ready, within a specified subsequent period, to work additional hours, given opportunities for additional work; and c) worked less than a threshold relating to working time i.e., persons whose hours actually worked in all jobs during the reference period were below a threshold, to be chosen according to national circumstances. For details, refer to the Resolution concerning the measurement of underemployment and inadequate employment situations. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.