Europe and Central Asia vs Iran: Employment
Europe and Central Asia
428,680
in 2025
Iran
24,568
in 2024
Europe and Central Asia rank
21st
Iran rank
23rd
Employment over time
- Europe and Central Asia
- Iran
How they compare
Europe and Central Asia currently reports 428,680 against 24,568 in Iran, a difference of 404,112.
That makes Europe and Central Asia's figure about 17.4 times Iran's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Europe and Central Asia has been ahead every year.
Europe and Central Asia ranks 21st and Iran ranks 23rd of 85 groups.
Europe and Central Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe and Central Asia | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 385,942 | 20,230 | 365,712 | Europe and Central Asia |
| 2010s | 401,901 | 21,691 | 380,210 | Europe and Central Asia |
| 2020s | 421,338 | 23,726 | 397,613 | Europe and Central Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, Europe and Central Asia or Iran?
- Europe and Central Asia, at 428,680 against 24,568 in Iran as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment between Europe and Central Asia and Iran?
- 404,112, with Europe and Central Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Central Asia and Iran?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Europe and Central Asia and Iran rank globally for employment?
- Europe and Central Asia ranks 21st and Iran ranks 23rd of 85 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.