How many years of comparable data are there for MENA 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.

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

MENA

230,676

in 2027

Spain

18,297

in 2027

MENA rank

25th

Spain rank

28th

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

MENA
Spain

How they compare

MENA currently reports 230,676 against 18,297 in Spain, a difference of 212,379.

That makes MENA's figure about 12.6 times Spain's.

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

MENA ranks 25th and Spain ranks 28th of 87 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	MENA	Spain	Difference	Ahead
1990s	93,606	16,416	77,190	MENA
2000s	132,043	16,346	115,697	MENA
2010s	171,614	16,524	155,090	MENA
2020s	213,495	17,790	195,705	MENA

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates), MENA or Spain?: MENA, at 230,676 against 18,297 in Spain as of 2027.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between MENA and Spain?: 212,379, with MENA ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for MENA and Spain?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do MENA and Spain rank globally for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: MENA ranks 25th and Spain ranks 28th 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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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.