Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in G20
G20: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 38.68 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in G20, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in G20 stood at 38.68.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in G20 peaked at 39.77 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 33.28, in 1990.
G20 ranks 48th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in G20, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 33.28 | — |
| 1991 | 33.4 | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 33.56 | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 33.87 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 33.95 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 34.08 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 34.24 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 34.32 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 34.44 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 34.37 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 34.47 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 34.73 | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 34.91 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 35.05 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 35.14 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 35.22 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 35.46 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 35.65 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 35.93 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 36.31 | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 36.65 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 36.85 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 37.14 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 37.29 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 37.55 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 37.73 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 37.9 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 38.14 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 38.3 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 38.43 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 39.77 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 38.94 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 38.7 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 38.23 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 38.24 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 38.38 | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 38.52 | +0.4% |
| 2027 | 38.68 | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.95 | 33.28 | 34.44 | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.29 | 34.47 | 36.31 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.6 | 36.65 | 38.43 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.68 | 38.23 | 39.77 | 8 |
Countries ranked near G20
More gender data for G20
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1.50 million (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.5533 % change on previous year (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in G20?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in G20 was 38.68 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in G20?
- The highest recorded value was 39.77 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in G20?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.28 in 1990.
- How does G20 rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- G20 ranks 48th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in G20?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this G20 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.