How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Lebanon?

34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.

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.

Bulgaria vs Lebanon: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Bulgaria

2,513

in 2027

Lebanon

2,394

in 2023

Bulgaria rank

99th

Lebanon rank

101st

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

Bulgaria
Lebanon

How they compare

Bulgaria currently reports 2,513 against 2,394 in Lebanon, a difference of 119.

Across all 34 years both countries report, Bulgaria has been ahead every year.

Bulgaria ranks 99th and Lebanon ranks 101st of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Bulgaria	Lebanon	Difference	Ahead
1990s	3,443	1,425	2,018	Bulgaria
2000s	3,199	1,845	1,354	Bulgaria
2010s	2,842	2,274	567.59	Bulgaria
2020s	2,567	2,294	273.13	Bulgaria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Bulgaria or Lebanon?: Bulgaria, at 2,513 against 2,394 in Lebanon as of 2027.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Bulgaria and Lebanon?: 119, with Bulgaria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Lebanon?: 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Bulgaria and Lebanon rank globally for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: Bulgaria ranks 99th and Lebanon ranks 101st of 188 countries.
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.