Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Western Sahara
Western Sahara: Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate was 1.67 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Western Sahara, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Western Sahara recorded 1.67 % change on previous year for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 39.1% on the previous year and down 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Western Sahara peaked at 10.46 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -1.23 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Western Sahara ranks 77th 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 Western Sahara, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 3.63 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 1995 | 6.58 % change on previous year | +81.3% |
| 1996 | 10.46 % change on previous year | +59.0% |
| 1997 | 10.24 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 9.32 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 8.51 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 7.99 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 7.24 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2002 | 6.97 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 7.35 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 7.21 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 6.66 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 6.07 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 2009 | 5.33 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2011 | 4.57 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 4.4 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 4.6 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 3.91 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 2016 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 2018 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2020 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -145.5% |
| 2021 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -312.6% |
| 2022 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +59.5% |
| 2023 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2024 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 2025 | 1.67 % change on previous year | +39.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.76 % change on previous year | 2.64 % change on previous year | 10.46 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 6.69 % change on previous year | 5.32 % change on previous year | 7.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.62 % change on previous year | 2.51 % change on previous year | 4.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.78 % change on previous year | -1.23 % change on previous year | 4.19 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Western Sahara
- 74 Philippines 1.71 % change on previous year compare
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- 76 Peru 1.68 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Cambodia 1.63 % change on previous year compare
- 79 Libya 1.61 % change on previous year compare
- 80 Cape Verde 1.54 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Western Sahara
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1328 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 890.2 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 91.33 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 398.6 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 432.7 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 831.29 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3513 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0693 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Western Sahara?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Western Sahara was 1.67 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Western Sahara?
- The highest recorded value was 10.46 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Western Sahara?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.23 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Western Sahara rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate?
- Western Sahara ranks 77th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate rising or falling in Western Sahara?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Sahara 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.
Computed from
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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.