Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia
Central and Western Asia: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 52.57 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Central and Western Asia recorded 52.57 for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia peaked at 57.84 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 48.84, in 2009.
That places Central and Western Asia 66th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 57.84 | — |
| 1992 | 57.45 | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 55.79 | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 56.31 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 56.01 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 55.13 | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 54.23 | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 53.72 | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 53.2 | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 52.3 | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 51.86 | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 51.22 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 50.63 | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 49.6 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 49.57 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 49.51 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 49.41 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 49.28 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 48.84 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 49.68 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 50.68 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 50.89 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 51.01 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 50.87 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 51.12 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 51.3 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 51.51 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 51.7 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 50.85 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 49.05 | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 50.13 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 51.98 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 52.4 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 52.97 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 52.75 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 52.67 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 52.57 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 55.52 | 53.2 | 57.84 | 9 |
| 2000s | 50.22 | 48.84 | 52.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.96 | 49.68 | 51.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.82 | 49.05 | 52.97 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Central and Western Asia
More work & labour data for Central and Western Asia
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 85,844 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 56.46 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 66,190 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.16 % change on previous year (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.38 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 78,231 (2025)
- Employment 78,231 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate 0.8012 % change on previous year (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.8012 % change on previous year (2025)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 56.46 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia was 52.57 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 57.84 in 1991.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.84 in 2009.
- How does Central and Western Asia rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Central and Western Asia ranks 66th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Central and Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central and Western Asia 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.