Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Russia

Russia: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 40.22 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
40.22
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
88th
of 188 countries
All-time high
41.88
in 1998
All-time low
32.59
in 1990
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Russia, 1990–2027

0102030401990200820271990: 32.61991: 33.11992: 34.11993: 36.21994: 38.11995: 38.61996: 39.61997: 411998: 41.91999: 38.72000: 38.72001: 40.12002: 39.72003: 402004: 39.42005: 39.12006: 38.82007: 382008: 37.52009: 37.32010: 37.42011: 37.12012: 372013: 37.12014: 37.22015: 37.32016: 37.12017: 37.52018: 37.62019: 38.32020: 38.62021: 382022: 38.12023: 37.92024: 38.22025: 38.92026: 39.62027: 40.2

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Russia stood at 40.22.

That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Russia peaked at 41.88 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 32.59, in 1990.

Russia ranks 88th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Russia, year by year

Annual values for Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Russia, 1990 to 2027.
Year Value Change
1990 32.59 —
1991 33.14 +1.7%
1992 34.14 +3.0%
1993 36.16 +5.9%
1994 38.12 +5.4%
1995 38.59 +1.2%
1996 39.61 +2.7%
1997 40.95 +3.4%
1998 41.88 +2.3%
1999 38.75 -7.5%
2000 38.73 -0.0%
2001 40.05 +3.4%
2002 39.7 -0.9%
2003 40.02 +0.8%
2004 39.43 -1.5%
2005 39.09 -0.9%
2006 38.77 -0.8%
2007 37.98 -2.1%
2008 37.45 -1.4%
2009 37.34 -0.3%
2010 37.35 +0.0%
2011 37.06 -0.8%
2012 37.04 -0.1%
2013 37.13 +0.3%
2014 37.16 +0.1%
2015 37.3 +0.4%
2016 37.13 -0.5%
2017 37.5 +1.0%
2018 37.55 +0.1%
2019 38.3 +2.0%
2020 38.61 +0.8%
2021 38.03 -1.5%
2022 38.06 +0.1%
2023 37.87 -0.5%
2024 38.18 +0.8%
2025 38.89 +1.9%
2026 39.59 +1.8%
2027 40.22 +1.6%

Russia compared with similar countries

  • Russia's 40.22 is above the median for high income countries, which is 37.7, 1.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
  • Russia's 40.22 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 40.57, 99% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 37.39 32.59 41.88 10
2000s 38.86 37.34 40.05 10
2010s 37.35 37.04 38.3 10
2020s 38.68 37.87 40.22 8

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 85 Guatemala 40.52 compare
  2. 86 Slovakia 40.43 compare
  3. 87 Equatorial Guinea 40.25 compare
  4. 89 Germany 40.22 compare
  5. 90 Czechia 40.16 compare
  6. 91 Latvia 40.11 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Russia?
Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Russia was 40.22 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 41.88 in 1998.
What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 32.59 in 1990.
How does Russia rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Russia ranks 88th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Russia 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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Indicator
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

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.