Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Spain
Spain: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 43.52 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Spain, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Spain is 43.52, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Spain peaked at 50.26 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 40.6, in 2012.
That places Spain 57th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50.14 | — |
| 1991 | 50.26 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 50.2 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 50.13 | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 49.69 | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 49.88 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 49.59 | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 49.08 | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 48.76 | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 48.23 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 47.11 | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 47.91 | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 46.34 | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 45.18 | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 44.27 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 43.12 | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 42.16 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 41.66 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 40.92 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 40.75 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 40.64 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 40.63 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 40.6 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 40.87 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 41.27 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 41.38 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 41.67 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 41.95 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 42.37 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 42.37 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 43.6 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 42.73 | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 42.43 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 42.41 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 42.16 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 42.59 | +1.0% |
| 2026 | 43.05 | +1.1% |
| 2027 | 43.52 | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.6 | 48.23 | 50.26 | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.94 | 40.75 | 47.91 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.37 | 40.6 | 42.37 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.81 | 42.16 | 43.6 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More gender data for Spain
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 5,413 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.09 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 161,756 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 171,794 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 164,221 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 174,083 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 166,341 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 176,237 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 168,163 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 178,036 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Spain?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Spain was 43.52 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 50.26 in 1991.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.6 in 2012.
- How does Spain rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Spain ranks 57th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Spain 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.