Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Arab States
Arab States: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 44.58 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Arab States, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Arab States stood at 44.58.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Arab States peaked at 45.43 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 42.99, in 2021.
That places Arab States 76th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Arab States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 44.44 | — |
| 1992 | 44.57 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 44.52 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 44.45 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 44.36 | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 44.4 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 44.42 | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 44.47 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 44.56 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 44.51 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 43.76 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 43.39 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 43.29 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 43.23 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 43.25 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 43.34 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 43.55 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 43.62 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 43.94 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 44.23 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 44.74 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 44.39 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 44.77 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 45.27 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 44.98 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 45.43 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 44.61 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 44.39 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 44.44 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 43.02 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 42.99 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 44.27 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 45.03 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 44.87 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 44.82 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 44.7 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 44.58 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 44.47 | 44.36 | 44.57 | 9 |
| 2000s | 43.59 | 43.23 | 44.51 | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.72 | 44.23 | 45.43 | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.29 | 42.99 | 45.03 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Arab States
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 71,228 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 49.25 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 73,387 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 2.93 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 2.37 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 61,468 (2025)
- Employment 61,468 (2025)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 49.25 (2027)
- Time-related underemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 3.77 (2027)
- NEET: Youth not in employment, education or training 12,169 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Arab States?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Arab States was 44.58 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Arab States?
- The highest recorded value was 45.43 in 2016.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Arab States?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.99 in 2021.
- How does Arab States rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Arab States ranks 76th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Arab States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Arab States data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.