Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Western Europe
Western Europe: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 41.37 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Western Europe, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Western Europe is 41.37, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Western Europe peaked at 42.39 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 40.16, in 2023.
Western Europe ranks 34th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Western Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 42.39 | — |
| 1991 | 41.83 | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 41.95 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 42.15 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 42.06 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 42.24 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 42.14 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 42.17 | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 42.1 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 41.84 | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 41.99 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 42.16 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 42.07 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 41.86 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 42.13 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 41.63 | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 41.34 | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 41.18 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 41.12 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 41.02 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 41.05 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 40.91 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 40.74 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 40.56 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 40.73 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 40.81 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 40.79 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 40.73 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 40.58 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 40.47 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 41.13 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 40.7 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 40.34 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 40.16 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 40.35 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 40.68 | +0.8% |
| 2026 | 41.02 | +0.9% |
| 2027 | 41.37 | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 42.09 | 41.83 | 42.39 | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.65 | 41.02 | 42.16 | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.74 | 40.47 | 41.05 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.72 | 40.16 | 41.37 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Western Europe
More gender data for Western Europe
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 28,938 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.8714 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 172,392 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 172,392 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.1284 % change on previous year (2030)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 34.05 (2025)
- Women of reproductive age 106.67 million (2023)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 723 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 36.2% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 14.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Western Europe?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Western Europe was 41.37 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Western Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 42.39 in 1990.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.16 in 2023.
- How does Western Europe rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Western Europe ranks 34th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Western Europe 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.