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

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 Spain: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Iraq

18,700

in 2027

Spain

18,297

in 2027

Iraq rank

27th

Spain rank

28th

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

Iraq
Spain

How they compare

Iraq currently reports 18,700 against 18,297 in Spain, a difference of 403.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 38 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Spain ahead.

Iraq ranks 27th and Spain ranks 28th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iraq	Spain	Difference	Ahead
1990s	6,536	16,416	9,879	Spain
2000s	9,161	16,346	7,185	Spain
2010s	12,706	16,524	3,818	Spain
2020s	16,962	17,790	828.05	Spain

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 Spain?: Iraq, at 18,700 against 18,297 in Spain as of 2027.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Iraq and Spain?: 403, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Spain?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Iraq and Spain rank globally for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: Iraq ranks 27th and Spain ranks 28th 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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About this data

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.