United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United States: Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13)
Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 37.58 against 37.16 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.42.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1995 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 39th and United States ranks 36th of 75 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland averaged higher in 3 and United States in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.29 | 33.01 | 5.28 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2000s | 37.89 | 33.77 | 4.13 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 37.32 | 36.71 | 0.6062 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 37.61 | 37.79 | 0.1835 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United States?
- United States, at 37.58 against 37.16 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States?
- 0.42, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2025.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States rank globally for inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 39th and United States ranks 36th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.