How many years of comparable data are there for Arab States and Somalia?

38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Arab States vs Somalia: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Arab States

73,387

in 2027

Somalia

7,448

in 2027

Arab States rank

54th

Somalia rank

51st

Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

Arab States
Somalia

How they compare

Arab States currently reports 73,387 against 7,448 in Somalia, a difference of 65,939.

That makes Arab States's figure about 9.9 times Somalia's.

Across all 38 years both countries report, Arab States has been ahead every year.

Arab States ranks 54th and Somalia ranks 51st of 87 groups.

Arab States has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Arab States	Somalia	Difference	Ahead
1990s	24,270	2,577	21,693	Arab States
2000s	37,211	3,552	33,660	Arab States
2010s	52,424	4,745	47,679	Arab States
2020s	66,400	6,618	59,782	Arab States

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Arab States or Somalia?: Arab States, at 73,387 against 7,448 in Somalia as of 2027.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Arab States and Somalia?: 65,939, with Arab States ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Arab States and Somalia?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Arab States and Somalia rank globally for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: Arab States ranks 54th and Somalia ranks 51st of 87 groups.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed: 24 August 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. Persons outside the labour force comprise all persons of working age who, during the specified reference period, were not in the labour force (that is, were not employed or unemployed). For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.