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Ukraine Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

54.64% −0.45pp (-0.8%)
Year 2021 Rank #134 Global Peak 59.51% (1990) Source World Bank

Ukraine Labor Force Participation (1990–2021)

Overview

Ukraine's labor force participation stood at 54.64% in 2021, a decline of +0.45pp from 2020. Ukraine ranked 134th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2021 54.64% −0.45pp #134
2020 55.09% −1.23pp #129
2019 56.32% +0.01pp #134
2018 56.31% +0.01pp #132
2017 56.31% +0.01pp #134
2016 56.30% +0.01pp #133
2015 56.29% +0.01pp #129
2014 56.29% +0.01pp #130
2013 56.28% +0.01pp #131
2012 56.27% +0.01pp #131
2011 56.27% +0.01pp #132
2010 56.26% +0.01pp #131
2009 56.25% +0.01pp #130
2008 56.25% +0.01pp #129
2007 56.24% +0.43pp #129
Show all years (1990-2021)

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 20.2% Real rate -12.1%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ukraine's labor force participation?

Ukraine's labor force participation was 54.64% in 2021. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Ukraine?

Ukraine's labor force participation peaked at 59.51% in 1990.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Ukraine?

The lowest labor force participation in Ukraine was 54.64% in 2021.

How does Ukraine rank in labor force participation?

Ukraine ranks 134th globally in labor force participation as of 2021.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the labor force participation of Ukraine in 2021?

The labor force participation of Ukraine in 2021 was 54.64%. This ranks 134th in the world.

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