Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Iraq
Iraq: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 34.98 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Iraq, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Iraq is 34.98, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Iraq peaked at 38.87 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 33.25, in 2021.
That places Iraq 178th out of 188 countries 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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 38.78 | — |
| 1992 | 38.84 | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 38.82 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 38.87 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 38.76 | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 38.71 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 38.77 | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 38.8 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 38.79 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 38.71 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 38.57 | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 38.37 | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 38.17 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 38.23 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 38.24 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 38.26 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 38.11 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 38.05 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 37.94 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 37.87 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 37.76 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 37.72 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 38.09 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 38.38 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 38.36 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 38.48 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 36.44 | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 35.69 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 34.81 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 33.95 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 33.25 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 35.09 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 35.28 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 35.2 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 35.1 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 35.03 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 34.98 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.79 | 38.71 | 38.87 | 9 |
| 2000s | 38.26 | 37.94 | 38.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.36 | 34.81 | 38.48 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.74 | 33.25 | 35.28 | 8 |
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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-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Iraq?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Iraq was 34.98 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 38.87 in 1994.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.25 in 2021.
- How does Iraq rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Iraq ranks 178th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iraq 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.