Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Sweden
Sweden: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 35.73 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Sweden, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Sweden stood at 35.73.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Sweden peaked at 38.01 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 32.97, in 1990.
Sweden ranks 121st of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 32.97 | — |
| 1991 | 33.71 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 35.12 | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 36.56 | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 37.3 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 36.78 | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 37 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 37.29 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 37.92 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 37.4 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 38.01 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 37.31 | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 37.35 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 37.36 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 37.59 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 36.76 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 36.66 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 36.3 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 36.13 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 36.64 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 36.8 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 36.47 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 36.47 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 36.15 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 36.1 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 36.08 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 35.92 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 35.61 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 35.5 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 35.42 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 35.85 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 35.82 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 35.44 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 35.07 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 35.27 | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 35.41 | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 35.56 | +0.4% |
| 2027 | 35.73 | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.21 | 32.97 | 37.92 | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.01 | 36.13 | 38.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.05 | 35.42 | 36.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.52 | 35.07 | 35.85 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More gender data for Sweden
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,663 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.5 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 47,810 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 50,483 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 48,381 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 51,112 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 50,315 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 53,236 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 54,852 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 57,789 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Sweden?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Sweden was 35.73 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 38.01 in 2000.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.97 in 1990.
- How does Sweden rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Sweden ranks 121st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sweden 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.