Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Turkmenistan: Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages)
Iran, Islamic Republic of
45.0%
in 2025
Turkmenistan
44.8%
in 2025
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
173rd
Turkmenistan rank
174th
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages) over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Turkmenistan
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 45.0% against 44.8% in Turkmenistan, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Turkmenistan ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 173rd and Turkmenistan ranks 174th of 187 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 1 and Turkmenistan in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Turkmenistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46.3% | 55.8% | 9.5% | Turkmenistan |
| 2000s | 46.2% | 53.9% | 7.7% | Turkmenistan |
| 2010s | 45.1% | 46.2% | 1.1% | Turkmenistan |
| 2020s | 44.8% | 44.4% | 0.4% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages), Iran, Islamic Republic of or Turkmenistan?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 45.0% against 44.8% in Turkmenistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages) between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Turkmenistan?
- 0.2%, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Turkmenistan?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Turkmenistan rank globally for labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages)?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 173rd and Turkmenistan ranks 174th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (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 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.