Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Romania
Romania: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 48.83 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Romania, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Romania stood at 48.83.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Romania peaked at 52.79 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 47.36, in 2022.
Romania ranks 31st of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 49.94 | — |
| 1991 | 49.7 | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 49.3 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 49.24 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 49.35 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 49.62 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 49.74 | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 49.42 | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 49.16 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 48.97 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 48.93 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 49.11 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 49.28 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 49.28 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 49.43 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 49.47 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 49.42 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 49.29 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 49.03 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 52.79 | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 49.74 | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 50.09 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 49.96 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 49.92 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 49.48 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 48.76 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 49.06 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 48.16 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 48.17 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 47.98 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 48 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 47.53 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 47.36 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 48.26 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 48.54 | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 48.67 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 48.75 | +0.2% |
| 2027 | 48.83 | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.44 | 48.97 | 49.94 | 10 |
| 2000s | 49.6 | 48.93 | 52.79 | 10 |
| 2010s | 49.13 | 47.98 | 50.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.24 | 47.36 | 48.83 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More gender data for Romania
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 2,759 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.36 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 86,731 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 91,487 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 87,657 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 92,454 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 88,635 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 93,457 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 89,763 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 94,594 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Romania?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Romania was 48.83 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 52.79 in 2009.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.36 in 2022.
- How does Romania rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Romania ranks 31st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Romania 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.