Arab World vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) over time
- Arab World
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 52.4% against 25.1% in Arab World, a difference of 27.3%.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 2.1 times Arab World's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
Arab World ranks 47th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 43rd of 47 groups.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Arab World | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.4% | 65.9% | 30.5% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2000s | 32.3% | 61.2% | 28.9% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 28.3% | 56.9% | 28.7% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 25.0% | 53.2% | 28.2% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%), Arab World or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 52.4% against 25.1% in Arab World as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) between Arab World and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 27.3%, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Arab World and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%)?
- Arab World ranks 47th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 43rd of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
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.