How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and MENA?

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.

Iraq vs MENA: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Iraq

18,700

in 2027

MENA

230,676

in 2027

Iraq rank

27th

MENA rank

25th

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

Iraq
MENA

How they compare

MENA currently reports 230,676 against 18,700 in Iraq, a difference of 211,976.

That makes MENA's figure about 12.3 times Iraq's.

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

Iraq ranks 27th and MENA ranks 25th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iraq	MENA	Difference	Ahead
1990s	6,536	93,606	87,070	MENA
2000s	9,161	132,043	122,882	MENA
2010s	12,706	171,614	158,908	MENA
2020s	16,962	213,495	196,533	MENA

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Iraq or MENA?: MENA, at 230,676 against 18,700 in Iraq as of 2027.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Iraq and MENA?: 211,976, with MENA ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and MENA?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Iraq and MENA rank globally for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: Iraq ranks 27th and MENA ranks 25th 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.