Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Argentina
Argentina: Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 37.78 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Argentina, 2004–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Argentina is 37.78, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Argentina peaked at 43.98 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 37.55, in 2024.
Argentina ranks 34th of 75 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 38.06 | — |
| 2005 | 38.49 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 38.2 | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 39.57 | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 39.22 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 39.81 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 39.35 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 39.64 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 40.04 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 40.56 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 41.19 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 40.41 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 39.71 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 43.98 | +10.7% |
| 2021 | 39.64 | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 38.52 | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 37.71 | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 37.55 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 37.78 | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.71 | 38.06 | 39.57 | 5 |
| 2010s | 40.09 | 39.35 | 41.19 | 8 |
| 2020s | 39.2 | 37.55 | 43.98 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More gender data for Argentina
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 8,443 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.87 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 245,599 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 257,943 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 244,280 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 256,467 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 241,665 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 253,659 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 247,660 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 260,027 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Argentina?
- Inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Argentina was 37.78 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 43.98 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.55 in 2024.
- How does Argentina rank for inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Argentina ranks 34th out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.