Youth inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Youth inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 34.28 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Youth inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in United Kingdom, 2005–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in United Kingdom is 34.28, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and up 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in United Kingdom peaked at 37.06 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 30.91, in 2006.
United Kingdom ranks 54th of 57 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Youth inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 31.27 | — |
| 2006 | 30.91 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 31.52 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 31.49 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 32.72 | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 33.32 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 33.41 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 33.22 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 37.06 | +11.6% |
| 2014 | 35.82 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 32.47 | -9.4% |
| 2016 | 32.52 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 32.14 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 32.57 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 33.48 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 33.14 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 35.33 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 33.6 | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 34.31 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 35.61 | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 34.28 | -3.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 34.28 is below the median for high income countries, which is 49.38, 69% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 34.28 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 49.41, 69% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.58 | 30.91 | 32.72 | 5 |
| 2010s | 33.6 | 32.14 | 37.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.38 | 33.14 | 35.61 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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 youth inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in United Kingdom?
- Youth inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in United Kingdom was 34.28 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 37.06 in 2013.
- What is the lowest youth inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.91 in 2006.
- How does United Kingdom rank for youth inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- United Kingdom ranks 54th out of 57 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. 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. The term disability, as defined in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), is used as an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. For measurement purposes, a person with disability is defined as a person who is limited in the kind or amount of activities that he or she can do because of ongoing difficulties due to a long-term physical condition, mental condition or health problem. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.