How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Saudi Arabia?

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.

Malaysia vs Saudi Arabia: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Malaysia

9,933

in 2027

Saudi Arabia

9,626

in 2027

Malaysia rank

45th

Saudi Arabia rank

46th

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

Malaysia
Saudi Arabia

How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 9,933 against 9,626 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 307.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Malaysia ahead.

Malaysia ranks 45th and Saudi Arabia ranks 46th of 188 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 3 and Saudi Arabia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Malaysia	Saudi Arabia	Difference	Ahead
1990s	5,453	3,841	1,612	Malaysia
2000s	6,947	6,921	25.53	Malaysia
2010s	8,182	9,004	821.79	Saudi Arabia
2020s	9,364	9,003	361.19	Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Malaysia or Saudi Arabia?: Malaysia, at 9,933 against 9,626 in Saudi Arabia as of 2027.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia?: 307, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Saudi Arabia?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Malaysia and Saudi Arabia rank globally for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: Malaysia ranks 45th and Saudi Arabia ranks 46th 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.