Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in European Union 28
European Union 28: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 42.79 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in European Union 28, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 28 is 42.79, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 28 peaked at 44.32 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 41.75, in 2023.
European Union 28 ranks 27th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in European Union 28, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 43.28 | — |
| 1991 | 43.13 | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 43.57 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 43.9 | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 44.06 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 44.32 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 44.29 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 44.28 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 44.22 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 44.02 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 44.02 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 44.1 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 43.91 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 43.7 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 43.63 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 43.34 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 43.09 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 43.02 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 42.79 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 43.01 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 42.9 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 42.91 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 42.66 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 42.65 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 42.62 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 42.59 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 42.5 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 42.32 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 42.22 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 42.15 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 42.78 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 42.4 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 41.96 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 41.75 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 41.9 | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 42.18 | +0.7% |
| 2026 | 42.48 | +0.7% |
| 2027 | 42.79 | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.91 | 43.13 | 44.32 | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.46 | 42.79 | 44.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.55 | 42.15 | 42.91 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.28 | 41.75 | 42.79 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 28?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in European Union 28 was 42.79 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in European Union 28?
- The highest recorded value was 44.32 in 1995.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in European Union 28?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.75 in 2023.
- How does European Union 28 rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- European Union 28 ranks 27th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in European Union 28?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this European Union 28 data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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. 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 ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.