In 2024, the employment rate of the workforce of 55 years and older decreased to 37.3 percent. Employment rate among young adults (age 16-24) was at 50.9 percent in 2024. For monthly updates on employment in the United States visit the annual national employment rate here.

Since 2000, the estimated global employment-to-population ratio decreased more among youth between 15 and 24 years than among the rest of the adult population. Among the former group, the employment rate fell from ** percent in 2000 to an estimated ** percent by 2025, likely explained by an increasing number of young adults going into higher education. The estimated global employment rate in 2025 was ** percent.

Number of persons in the labour force (employment and unemployment), unemployment rate, participation rate and employment rate by age group and gender. Data are presented for 12 months earlier, previous month and current month, as well as year-over-year and month-to-month level change and percentage change. Data are also available for the standard error of the estimate, the standard error of the month-to-month change and the standard error of the year-over-year change.

United States US: Employment Rate: Age 15-74 data was reported at 67.118 % in 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 66.828 % for 2025. United States US: Employment Rate: Age 15-74 data is updated yearly, averaging 65.646 % from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2026, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.750 % in 2000 and a record low of 61.414 % in 2010. United States US: Employment Rate: Age 15-74 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.OECD.EO: Employment and Unemployment: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual.

Data highlights the relationship between educational attainment and the labour market by examining employment rates by age group and sex for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Canada, provinces and territories. The data come from the Labour Force Survey.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Total: From 25 to 54 Years for United States (LREM25TTUSM156S) from Jan 1977 to May 2025 about 25 to 54 years, employment-population ratio, employment, population, rate, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Male: From 25 to 54 Years for United States (LREM25MAUSM156S) from Jan 1977 to May 2025 about 25 to 54 years, employment-population ratio, males, employment, population, rate, and USA.

This dataset contains non-seasonally adjusted California Labor Force Participation rate By Age Group from the Current Population Survey (CPS). The age group ranges are as follows; 16-19 ; 20 - 24; 25 - 34; 35 - 44; 45 - 54; 55 -64; 65+. Note: this data is based on a 12-month moving average.

In 2024, around **** percent of the population aged 25 to 34 years in Japan were employed. The employment rate of people aged 65 and older increased to **** percent.

This dataset contains non-seasonally adjusted California Unemployment Rate by age groups, from the Current Population Survey (CPS). The age group ranges are as follows; 16-19 ; 20 - 24; 25 - 34; 35 - 44; 45 - 54; 55 -64; 65+. This data is based on a 12-month moving average.

Italy - Youth employment rate, age group 20-29 was 49.20% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Italy - Youth employment rate, age group 20-29 - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Italy - Youth employment rate, age group 20-29 reached a record high of 54.30% in December of 2006 and a record low of 40.00% in December of 2014.

France - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 was 60.40% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for France - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, France - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 reached a record high of 60.40% in December of 2024 and a record low of 39.40% in December of 2006.

Employment, unemployment and economic inactivity levels and rates by age group, UK, rolling three-monthly figures, seasonally adjusted. Labour Force Survey. These are official statistics in development.

Portugal Employment Rate: Age Group: 16 to 74 data was reported at 64.400 % in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 64.400 % for Feb 2025. Portugal Employment Rate: Age Group: 16 to 74 data is updated monthly, averaging 59.000 % from Feb 1998 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 326 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.600 % in Jun 2023 and a record low of 51.700 % in Jan 2013. Portugal Employment Rate: Age Group: 16 to 74 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Portugal. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Portugal – Table PT.G011: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate: by Age and Sex.

Hungary - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 was 70.40% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Hungary - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Hungary - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 reached a record high of 70.40% in December of 2024 and a record low of 31.90% in December of 2009.

Euro Area - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 was 65.30% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Euro Area - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Euro Area - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 reached a record high of 65.30% in December of 2024 and a record low of 44.60% in December of 2009.

In 2024, the employment rate in Finland was measured at 72.1 percent, down by 1.5 percent from the previous year. The highest rate of employment was measured among 45 to 54 year-olds and 35 to 44 year-olds. The employment rate among 25 to 34 year-olds stood at 76.4 percent in 2024, while the rate for people aged 15 to 24 years decreased to 41.8 percent.

Graph and download economic data for Employment-Population Ratio - 25-54 Yrs. (LNS12300060) from Jan 1948 to May 2025 about 25 to 64 years, employment-population ratio, employment, population, and USA.

Germany - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 was 75.20% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Germany - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 reached a record high of 75.20% in December of 2024 and a record low of 55.30% in December of 2009.

Romania - Youth employment rate, age group 20-29 was 53.10% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Romania - Youth employment rate, age group 20-29 - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Romania - Youth employment rate, age group 20-29 reached a record high of 59.50% in December of 2018 and a record low of 51.70% in December of 2009.