OECD members - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate) in OECD members was 41.11 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 40 years was 54.64 in 1987, while its lowest value was 41.11 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 49.93 |
| 1981 | 52.37 |
| 1983 | 52.31 |
| 1984 | 53.20 |
| 1985 | 52.00 |
| 1986 | 53.74 |
| 1987 | 54.64 |
| 1988 | 52.44 |
| 1989 | 53.06 |
| 1990 | 48.98 |
| 1991 | 49.76 |
| 1992 | 48.54 |
| 1993 | 46.64 |
| 1994 | 47.57 |
| 1995 | 47.14 |
| 1996 | 46.63 |
| 1997 | 46.36 |
| 1998 | 46.55 |
| 1999 | 46.65 |
| 2000 | 46.49 |
| 2001 | 46.10 |
| 2002 | 45.67 |
| 2003 | 45.02 |
| 2004 | 44.59 |
| 2005 | 44.87 |
| 2006 | 44.78 |
| 2007 | 44.29 |
| 2008 | 44.11 |
| 2009 | 43.67 |
| 2010 | 43.02 |
| 2011 | 42.96 |
| 2012 | 42.90 |
| 2013 | 43.03 |
| 2014 | 42.92 |
| 2015 | 43.07 |
| 2016 | 43.24 |
| 2017 | 43.37 |
| 2018 | 43.59 |
| 2019 | 44.17 |
| 2020 | 41.11 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in OECD members was 40.49 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 48.45 in 1990, while its lowest value was 40.49 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 48.45 |
| 1991 | 47.98 |
| 1992 | 47.29 |
| 1993 | 46.31 |
| 1994 | 46.46 |
| 1995 | 46.03 |
| 1996 | 45.46 |
| 1997 | 45.28 |
| 1998 | 45.44 |
| 1999 | 45.44 |
| 2000 | 45.28 |
| 2001 | 44.79 |
| 2002 | 44.30 |
| 2003 | 43.70 |
| 2004 | 43.24 |
| 2005 | 43.56 |
| 2006 | 43.43 |
| 2007 | 42.99 |
| 2008 | 42.82 |
| 2009 | 42.43 |
| 2010 | 41.79 |
| 2011 | 41.73 |
| 2012 | 41.69 |
| 2013 | 41.78 |
| 2014 | 41.69 |
| 2015 | 41.85 |
| 2016 | 42.01 |
| 2017 | 42.12 |
| 2018 | 42.34 |
| 2019 | 42.89 |
| 2020 | 40.49 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in OECD members was 48.52 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 40 years was 63.03 in 1980, while its lowest value was 48.52 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 63.03 |
| 1981 | 61.50 |
| 1983 | 59.96 |
| 1984 | 60.82 |
| 1985 | 61.08 |
| 1986 | 60.26 |
| 1987 | 60.01 |
| 1988 | 59.87 |
| 1989 | 59.83 |
| 1990 | 59.86 |
| 1991 | 60.30 |
| 1992 | 59.30 |
| 1993 | 58.71 |
| 1994 | 58.35 |
| 1995 | 57.55 |
| 1996 | 57.16 |
| 1997 | 56.77 |
| 1998 | 56.76 |
| 1999 | 56.58 |
| 2000 | 56.32 |
| 2001 | 56.08 |
| 2002 | 55.25 |
| 2003 | 54.44 |
| 2004 | 54.14 |
| 2005 | 54.17 |
| 2006 | 53.80 |
| 2007 | 53.65 |
| 2008 | 53.45 |
| 2009 | 52.23 |
| 2010 | 51.57 |
| 2011 | 51.54 |
| 2012 | 51.34 |
| 2013 | 51.17 |
| 2014 | 51.23 |
| 2015 | 51.13 |
| 2016 | 51.13 |
| 2017 | 51.11 |
| 2018 | 51.25 |
| 2019 | 51.54 |
| 2020 | 48.52 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in OECD members was 47.59 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 59.48 in 1990, while its lowest value was 47.59 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 59.48 |
| 1991 | 58.93 |
| 1992 | 58.48 |
| 1993 | 57.82 |
| 1994 | 57.49 |
| 1995 | 56.81 |
| 1996 | 56.31 |
| 1997 | 55.98 |
| 1998 | 55.96 |
| 1999 | 55.75 |
| 2000 | 55.48 |
| 2001 | 54.72 |
| 2002 | 53.87 |
| 2003 | 53.09 |
| 2004 | 52.74 |
| 2005 | 52.81 |
| 2006 | 52.69 |
| 2007 | 52.26 |
| 2008 | 52.09 |
| 2009 | 50.94 |
| 2010 | 50.27 |
| 2011 | 50.25 |
| 2012 | 50.07 |
| 2013 | 49.92 |
| 2014 | 50.01 |
| 2015 | 49.89 |
| 2016 | 49.87 |
| 2017 | 49.87 |
| 2018 | 50.00 |
| 2019 | 50.25 |
| 2020 | 47.59 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in OECD members was 44.89 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 40 years was 57.32 in 1987, while its lowest value was 44.89 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 56.52 |
| 1981 | 56.96 |
| 1983 | 56.11 |
| 1984 | 56.99 |
| 1985 | 56.57 |
| 1986 | 56.98 |
| 1987 | 57.32 |
| 1988 | 56.13 |
| 1989 | 56.40 |
| 1990 | 54.39 |
| 1991 | 55.02 |
| 1992 | 53.96 |
| 1993 | 52.73 |
| 1994 | 53.04 |
| 1995 | 52.42 |
| 1996 | 51.93 |
| 1997 | 51.57 |
| 1998 | 51.67 |
| 1999 | 51.63 |
| 2000 | 51.42 |
| 2001 | 51.11 |
| 2002 | 50.48 |
| 2003 | 49.77 |
| 2004 | 49.39 |
| 2005 | 49.54 |
| 2006 | 49.30 |
| 2007 | 48.98 |
| 2008 | 48.81 |
| 2009 | 47.99 |
| 2010 | 47.34 |
| 2011 | 47.31 |
| 2012 | 47.19 |
| 2013 | 47.16 |
| 2014 | 47.16 |
| 2015 | 47.18 |
| 2016 | 47.26 |
| 2017 | 47.32 |
| 2018 | 47.49 |
| 2019 | 47.92 |
| 2020 | 44.89 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in OECD members was 44.12 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 54.06 in 1990, while its lowest value was 44.12 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 54.06 |
| 1991 | 53.54 |
| 1992 | 52.97 |
| 1993 | 52.15 |
| 1994 | 52.05 |
| 1995 | 51.49 |
| 1996 | 50.96 |
| 1997 | 50.70 |
| 1998 | 50.77 |
| 1999 | 50.67 |
| 2000 | 50.46 |
| 2001 | 49.83 |
| 2002 | 49.16 |
| 2003 | 48.47 |
| 2004 | 48.07 |
| 2005 | 48.27 |
| 2006 | 48.14 |
| 2007 | 47.71 |
| 2008 | 47.54 |
| 2009 | 46.77 |
| 2010 | 46.12 |
| 2011 | 46.08 |
| 2012 | 45.96 |
| 2013 | 45.94 |
| 2014 | 45.94 |
| 2015 | 45.96 |
| 2016 | 46.03 |
| 2017 | 46.08 |
| 2018 | 46.25 |
| 2019 | 46.65 |
| 2020 | 44.12 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in OECD members was 64.75 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 64.75 in 2019, while its lowest value was 56.41 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 56.41 |
| 1991 | 56.88 |
| 1992 | 56.98 |
| 1993 | 56.75 |
| 1994 | 57.43 |
| 1995 | 57.68 |
| 1996 | 57.98 |
| 1997 | 58.46 |
| 1998 | 58.56 |
| 1999 | 58.83 |
| 2000 | 58.97 |
| 2001 | 58.98 |
| 2002 | 59.23 |
| 2003 | 59.48 |
| 2004 | 59.48 |
| 2005 | 59.88 |
| 2006 | 60.22 |
| 2007 | 60.39 |
| 2008 | 60.76 |
| 2009 | 61.13 |
| 2010 | 61.26 |
| 2011 | 61.43 |
| 2012 | 61.93 |
| 2013 | 62.21 |
| 2014 | 62.39 |
| 2015 | 62.70 |
| 2016 | 63.19 |
| 2017 | 63.69 |
| 2018 | 64.17 |
| 2019 | 64.75 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in OECD members was 80.35 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 82.11 in 1990, while its lowest value was 79.16 in 2011.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 82.11 |
| 1991 | 81.94 |
| 1992 | 81.69 |
| 1993 | 81.40 |
| 1994 | 81.16 |
| 1995 | 80.90 |
| 1996 | 80.92 |
| 1997 | 80.99 |
| 1998 | 80.95 |
| 1999 | 80.79 |
| 2000 | 80.62 |
| 2001 | 80.30 |
| 2002 | 80.07 |
| 2003 | 79.88 |
| 2004 | 79.79 |
| 2005 | 79.94 |
| 2006 | 79.94 |
| 2007 | 79.96 |
| 2008 | 79.94 |
| 2009 | 79.48 |
| 2010 | 79.27 |
| 2011 | 79.16 |
| 2012 | 79.36 |
| 2013 | 79.29 |
| 2014 | 79.41 |
| 2015 | 79.54 |
| 2016 | 79.79 |
| 2017 | 80.00 |
| 2018 | 80.23 |
| 2019 | 80.35 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in OECD members was 72.56 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 72.56 in 2019, while its lowest value was 69.05 in 1993.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 69.24 |
| 1991 | 69.39 |
| 1992 | 69.31 |
| 1993 | 69.05 |
| 1994 | 69.27 |
| 1995 | 69.27 |
| 1996 | 69.43 |
| 1997 | 69.70 |
| 1998 | 69.73 |
| 1999 | 69.79 |
| 2000 | 69.78 |
| 2001 | 69.62 |
| 2002 | 69.63 |
| 2003 | 69.66 |
| 2004 | 69.61 |
| 2005 | 69.89 |
| 2006 | 70.05 |
| 2007 | 70.15 |
| 2008 | 70.33 |
| 2009 | 70.28 |
| 2010 | 70.25 |
| 2011 | 70.28 |
| 2012 | 70.63 |
| 2013 | 70.73 |
| 2014 | 70.89 |
| 2015 | 71.11 |
| 2016 | 71.48 |
| 2017 | 71.84 |
| 2018 | 72.20 |
| 2019 | 72.56 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in OECD members was 51.12 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 42 years was 52.86 in 2019, while its lowest value was 41.86 in 1979.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 42.56 |
| 1979 | 41.86 |
| 1980 | 42.54 |
| 1981 | 45.23 |
| 1983 | 45.98 |
| 1984 | 46.63 |
| 1985 | 46.43 |
| 1986 | 47.20 |
| 1987 | 48.12 |
| 1988 | 46.62 |
| 1989 | 48.83 |
| 1990 | 47.02 |
| 1991 | 48.47 |
| 1992 | 48.98 |
| 1993 | 48.40 |
| 1994 | 49.31 |
| 1995 | 49.38 |
| 1996 | 49.16 |
| 1997 | 49.52 |
| 1998 | 49.54 |
| 1999 | 49.78 |
| 2000 | 50.02 |
| 2001 | 49.91 |
| 2002 | 49.89 |
| 2003 | 50.03 |
| 2004 | 49.95 |
| 2005 | 50.28 |
| 2006 | 50.52 |
| 2007 | 50.62 |
| 2008 | 50.88 |
| 2009 | 51.12 |
| 2010 | 51.20 |
| 2011 | 51.28 |
| 2012 | 51.51 |
| 2013 | 51.61 |
| 2014 | 51.60 |
| 2015 | 51.67 |
| 2016 | 51.96 |
| 2017 | 52.21 |
| 2018 | 52.49 |
| 2019 | 52.86 |
| 2020 | 51.12 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in OECD members was 51.80 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 52.58 in 2019, while its lowest value was 47.87 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 47.87 |
| 1991 | 48.25 |
| 1992 | 48.36 |
| 1993 | 48.10 |
| 1994 | 48.64 |
| 1995 | 48.76 |
| 1996 | 48.93 |
| 1997 | 49.26 |
| 1998 | 49.30 |
| 1999 | 49.48 |
| 2000 | 49.52 |
| 2001 | 49.47 |
| 2002 | 49.59 |
| 2003 | 49.73 |
| 2004 | 49.64 |
| 2005 | 49.98 |
| 2006 | 50.27 |
| 2007 | 50.34 |
| 2008 | 50.61 |
| 2009 | 50.86 |
| 2010 | 50.88 |
| 2011 | 50.96 |
| 2012 | 51.19 |
| 2013 | 51.31 |
| 2014 | 51.31 |
| 2015 | 51.41 |
| 2016 | 51.68 |
| 2017 | 51.93 |
| 2018 | 52.20 |
| 2019 | 52.58 |
| 2020 | 51.20 |
| 2021 | 51.80 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in OECD members was 76.44 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 77.10 in 2019, while its lowest value was 64.49 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 64.49 |
| 1991 | 66.34 |
| 1992 | 66.99 |
| 1993 | 66.55 |
| 1994 | 68.15 |
| 1995 | 68.59 |
| 1996 | 68.87 |
| 1997 | 69.28 |
| 1998 | 69.44 |
| 1999 | 70.01 |
| 2000 | 70.55 |
| 2001 | 70.50 |
| 2002 | 70.88 |
| 2003 | 71.36 |
| 2004 | 71.56 |
| 2005 | 71.92 |
| 2006 | 72.58 |
| 2007 | 72.55 |
| 2008 | 72.98 |
| 2009 | 73.80 |
| 2010 | 74.16 |
| 2011 | 74.46 |
| 2012 | 74.84 |
| 2013 | 75.20 |
| 2014 | 75.40 |
| 2015 | 75.57 |
| 2016 | 75.89 |
| 2017 | 76.24 |
| 2018 | 76.56 |
| 2019 | 77.10 |
| 2020 | 76.44 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in OECD members was 77.28 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 77.28 in 2021, while its lowest value was 65.78 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 65.78 |
| 1991 | 66.38 |
| 1992 | 66.74 |
| 1993 | 66.85 |
| 1994 | 67.78 |
| 1995 | 68.21 |
| 1996 | 68.58 |
| 1997 | 69.09 |
| 1998 | 69.26 |
| 1999 | 69.77 |
| 2000 | 70.11 |
| 2001 | 70.45 |
| 2002 | 70.87 |
| 2003 | 71.36 |
| 2004 | 71.56 |
| 2005 | 71.93 |
| 2006 | 72.35 |
| 2007 | 72.58 |
| 2008 | 73.03 |
| 2009 | 73.86 |
| 2010 | 74.18 |
| 2011 | 74.46 |
| 2012 | 74.85 |
| 2013 | 75.22 |
| 2014 | 75.42 |
| 2015 | 75.60 |
| 2016 | 75.91 |
| 2017 | 76.25 |
| 2018 | 76.57 |
| 2019 | 77.11 |
| 2020 | 77.01 |
| 2021 | 77.28 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in OECD members was 67.63 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 42 years was 75.14 in 1981, while its lowest value was 67.63 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 73.69 |
| 1979 | 72.79 |
| 1980 | 74.93 |
| 1981 | 75.14 |
| 1983 | 74.27 |
| 1984 | 74.16 |
| 1985 | 74.09 |
| 1986 | 73.19 |
| 1987 | 73.04 |
| 1988 | 72.42 |
| 1989 | 73.86 |
| 1990 | 73.71 |
| 1991 | 74.10 |
| 1992 | 74.08 |
| 1993 | 73.73 |
| 1994 | 73.34 |
| 1995 | 72.94 |
| 1996 | 72.32 |
| 1997 | 72.51 |
| 1998 | 72.38 |
| 1999 | 72.14 |
| 2000 | 71.96 |
| 2001 | 71.85 |
| 2002 | 71.33 |
| 2003 | 71.07 |
| 2004 | 70.82 |
| 2005 | 70.93 |
| 2006 | 70.61 |
| 2007 | 70.77 |
| 2008 | 70.69 |
| 2009 | 70.19 |
| 2010 | 69.91 |
| 2011 | 69.72 |
| 2012 | 69.62 |
| 2013 | 69.39 |
| 2014 | 69.22 |
| 2015 | 69.14 |
| 2016 | 69.21 |
| 2017 | 69.22 |
| 2018 | 69.27 |
| 2019 | 69.25 |
| 2020 | 67.63 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in OECD members was 67.77 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 73.77 in 1990, while its lowest value was 67.27 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 73.77 |
| 1991 | 73.66 |
| 1992 | 73.47 |
| 1993 | 73.09 |
| 1994 | 72.78 |
| 1995 | 72.46 |
| 1996 | 72.35 |
| 1997 | 72.31 |
| 1998 | 72.20 |
| 1999 | 71.94 |
| 2000 | 71.68 |
| 2001 | 71.28 |
| 2002 | 70.97 |
| 2003 | 70.71 |
| 2004 | 70.43 |
| 2005 | 70.54 |
| 2006 | 70.50 |
| 2007 | 70.38 |
| 2008 | 70.31 |
| 2009 | 69.82 |
| 2010 | 69.50 |
| 2011 | 69.32 |
| 2012 | 69.23 |
| 2013 | 69.01 |
| 2014 | 68.86 |
| 2015 | 68.80 |
| 2016 | 68.85 |
| 2017 | 68.87 |
| 2018 | 68.92 |
| 2019 | 68.89 |
| 2020 | 67.27 |
| 2021 | 67.77 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in OECD members was 59.13 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 42 years was 61.09 in 1992, while its lowest value was 56.83 in 1979.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 57.59 |
| 1979 | 56.83 |
| 1980 | 58.13 |
| 1981 | 59.62 |
| 1983 | 59.53 |
| 1984 | 59.81 |
| 1985 | 59.72 |
| 1986 | 59.66 |
| 1987 | 60.07 |
| 1988 | 59.06 |
| 1989 | 60.87 |
| 1990 | 59.87 |
| 1991 | 60.81 |
| 1992 | 61.09 |
| 1993 | 60.60 |
| 1994 | 60.92 |
| 1995 | 60.77 |
| 1996 | 60.35 |
| 1997 | 60.62 |
| 1998 | 60.57 |
| 1999 | 60.58 |
| 2000 | 60.59 |
| 2001 | 60.49 |
| 2002 | 60.25 |
| 2003 | 60.19 |
| 2004 | 60.02 |
| 2005 | 60.24 |
| 2006 | 60.22 |
| 2007 | 60.35 |
| 2008 | 60.46 |
| 2009 | 60.35 |
| 2010 | 60.26 |
| 2011 | 60.21 |
| 2012 | 60.28 |
| 2013 | 60.22 |
| 2014 | 60.14 |
| 2015 | 60.15 |
| 2016 | 60.33 |
| 2017 | 60.46 |
| 2018 | 60.63 |
| 2019 | 60.82 |
| 2020 | 59.13 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in OECD members was 59.59 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 60.55 in 1991, while its lowest value was 59.04 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 60.41 |
| 1991 | 60.55 |
| 1992 | 60.51 |
| 1993 | 60.20 |
| 1994 | 60.33 |
| 1995 | 60.24 |
| 1996 | 60.27 |
| 1997 | 60.43 |
| 1998 | 60.40 |
| 1999 | 60.37 |
| 2000 | 60.26 |
| 2001 | 60.05 |
| 2002 | 59.96 |
| 2003 | 59.91 |
| 2004 | 59.73 |
| 2005 | 59.96 |
| 2006 | 60.10 |
| 2007 | 60.07 |
| 2008 | 60.18 |
| 2009 | 60.08 |
| 2010 | 59.93 |
| 2011 | 59.89 |
| 2012 | 59.97 |
| 2013 | 59.92 |
| 2014 | 59.85 |
| 2015 | 59.87 |
| 2016 | 60.04 |
| 2017 | 60.18 |
| 2018 | 60.35 |
| 2019 | 60.53 |
| 2020 | 59.04 |
| 2021 | 59.59 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
