Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 39.21 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Luxembourg, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Luxembourg stood at 39.21.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and down 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Luxembourg peaked at 49.66 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 38.24, in 2024.
Luxembourg ranks 93rd of 188 countries 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) (15+) in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 49.24 | — |
| 1991 | 48.02 | -2.5% |
| 1992 | 47.04 | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 47.7 | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 47.8 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 49.66 | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 49.04 | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 48.76 | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 48.58 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 47.75 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 46.58 | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 46.83 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 45.76 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 46.44 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 45.58 | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 44.87 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 44.85 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 44.81 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 44.78 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 42.54 | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 42.95 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 43.11 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 41.8 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 41.47 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 41.02 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 40.13 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 40.89 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 41.26 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 40.71 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 39.96 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 39.9 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 38.52 | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 39.06 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 38.46 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 38.24 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 38.5 | +0.7% |
| 2026 | 38.83 | +0.9% |
| 2027 | 39.21 | +1.0% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 39.21 is above the median for high income countries, which is 37.7, 1.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 39.21 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 40.57, 97% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48.36 | 47.04 | 49.66 | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.31 | 42.54 | 46.83 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.33 | 39.96 | 43.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.84 | 38.24 | 39.9 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
- 90 Czechia 40.16 compare
- 91 Latvia 40.11 compare
- 92 Hungary 39.51 compare
- 94 United Kingdom 39.09 compare
- 95 United States 38.76 compare
- 96 Philippines 38.73 compare
More gender data for Luxembourg
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 109.93 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.2279 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 603.74 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 603.74 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.9746 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 3,442 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 3,621 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 3,483 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 3,657 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 3,400 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Luxembourg?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Luxembourg was 39.21 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 49.66 in 1995.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.24 in 2024.
- How does Luxembourg rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Luxembourg ranks 93rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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.