Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Iraq
Iraq: Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate was 2.73 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Iraq, 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 Iraq is 2.73 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 8.81 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -2.61 % change on previous year, in 2017.
Iraq ranks 40th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3.46 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 5.17 % change on previous year | +49.4% |
| 1994 | 5.3 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 1996 | 3.39 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 3.56 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 3.52 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 3 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 3.44 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 2005 | 3.51 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -63.8% |
| 2007 | -0.6851 % change on previous year | -153.9% |
| 2008 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -450.2% |
| 2009 | 3.96 % change on previous year | +64.9% |
| 2010 | 3.52 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 3.6 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 4.76 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 2013 | 6.11 % change on previous year | +28.4% |
| 2014 | 4.73 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 2015 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 2016 | 3.25 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2017 | -2.61 % change on previous year | -180.4% |
| 2018 | 0.9309 % change on previous year | -135.6% |
| 2019 | 0.4605 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2020 | 0.4041 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 2021 | 0.8496 % change on previous year | +110.2% |
| 2022 | 8.81 % change on previous year | +936.6% |
| 2023 | 3.67 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 2024 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 2025 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.92 % change on previous year | 3.38 % change on previous year | 5.3 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.63 % change on previous year | -0.6851 % change on previous year | 3.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.79 % change on previous year | -2.61 % change on previous year | 6.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.2 % change on previous year | 0.4041 % change on previous year | 8.81 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More work & labour data for Iraq
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1891 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1939 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1833 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2038 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.31 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 65,560 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 15,931 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 50,009 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 50,640 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 100,649 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Iraq?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Iraq was 2.73 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 8.81 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.61 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Iraq rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate?
- Iraq ranks 40th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.