Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 39.09 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in United Kingdom, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in United Kingdom is 39.09, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in United Kingdom peaked at 39.37 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 37.38, in 2019.
United Kingdom ranks 94th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 37.62 | — |
| 1991 | 38.02 | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 38.46 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 38.97 | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 39.17 | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 39.37 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 39.3 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 39.14 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 39.23 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 38.91 | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 38.66 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 39.03 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 38.75 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 38.63 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 38.58 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 38.33 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 37.9 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 38.06 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 37.81 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 38.01 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 38.2 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 38.22 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 38.01 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 37.99 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 37.87 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 37.75 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 37.59 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 37.59 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 37.38 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 37.38 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 37.43 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 38.03 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 38.09 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 38.19 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 38.44 | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 38.63 | +0.5% |
| 2026 | 38.85 | +0.6% |
| 2027 | 39.09 | +0.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 39.09 is above the median for high income countries, which is 37.7, 1.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 39.09 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 40.57, 96% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.82 | 37.62 | 39.37 | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.38 | 37.81 | 39.03 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.8 | 37.38 | 38.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.34 | 37.43 | 39.09 | 8 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 91 Latvia 40.11 compare
- 92 Hungary 39.51 compare
- 93 Luxembourg 39.21 compare
- 95 United States 38.76 compare
- 96 Philippines 38.73 compare
- 97 Mexico 38.46 compare
More gender data for United Kingdom
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 11,226 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9161 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 60,060 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 60,060 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.7034 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 335,907 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 353,938 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 340,922 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 359,075 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 343,706 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in United Kingdom?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in United Kingdom was 39.09 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 39.37 in 1995.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.38 in 2019.
- How does United Kingdom rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- United Kingdom ranks 94th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.