Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Iran
Iran: Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate was 0.5628 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Iran, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Iran is 0.5628 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.7% on the previous year and down 82.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Iran peaked at 6.78 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -4.04 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Iran ranks 122nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Iran, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -0.5565 % change on previous year | -129.0% |
| 1994 | -0.1981 % change on previous year | -64.4% |
| 1995 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -1245.7% |
| 1996 | 2.8 % change on previous year | +23.5% |
| 1997 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 1998 | 3.66 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 4.09 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 2001 | 4 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 3.25 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2003 | 5.6 % change on previous year | +72.5% |
| 2004 | 6.78 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 2005 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 2006 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 2007 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 2008 | -2.85 % change on previous year | -283.2% |
| 2009 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -164.6% |
| 2010 | -1.97 % change on previous year | -206.7% |
| 2011 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 2012 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -445.2% |
| 2013 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -61.9% |
| 2014 | 0.4698 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 2015 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +574.9% |
| 2016 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 2017 | 4.25 % change on previous year | +72.5% |
| 2018 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 2019 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +24.5% |
| 2020 | -4.04 % change on previous year | -303.8% |
| 2021 | 0.8084 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 2022 | 0.672 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 2023 | 5.2 % change on previous year | +674.2% |
| 2024 | 0.9491 % change on previous year | -81.8% |
| 2025 | 0.5628 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.11 % change on previous year | -0.5565 % change on previous year | 3.66 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.97 % change on previous year | -2.85 % change on previous year | 6.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.68 % change on previous year | -1.97 % change on previous year | 4.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6918 % change on previous year | -4.04 % change on previous year | 5.2 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 119 Myanmar 0.6968 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Vietnam 0.6762 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Azerbaijan 0.6079 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Guam 0.546 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Cyprus 0.5393 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Guyana 0.5355 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Iran
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 44,188 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 40.34 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 29,874 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 36.89 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.89 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.574 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 0 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 41.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Iran?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Iran was 0.5628 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 6.78 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.04 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Iran rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate?
- Iran ranks 122nd out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.