Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in MENA
MENA: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 40.38 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in MENA, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in MENA is 40.38, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in MENA peaked at 42.2 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 38.94, in 2020.
That places MENA 79th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in MENA, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 42.2 | — |
| 1992 | 42.18 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 41.95 | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 41.99 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 41.52 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 41.78 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 41.74 | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 41.52 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 41.66 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 41.18 | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 40.79 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 40.29 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 40.6 | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 41.3 | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 41.47 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 41.78 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 42.05 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 41.72 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 41.98 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 42.06 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 41.46 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 41.35 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 41.44 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 41.42 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 41.16 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 41.33 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 40.85 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 40.66 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 40.67 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 38.94 | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 39.32 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 40.13 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 40.92 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 40.71 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 40.6 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 40.48 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 40.38 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41.84 | 41.52 | 42.2 | 9 |
| 2000s | 41.32 | 40.29 | 42.05 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.24 | 40.66 | 42.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.19 | 38.94 | 40.92 | 8 |
Countries ranked near MENA
More work & labour data for MENA
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 230,676 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 185,145 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 44.52 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 2.46 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 161,568 (2025)
- Employment 161,568 (2025)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 44.52 (2027)
- NEET: Youth not in employment, education or training 30,521 (2027)
- Time-related underemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 5.04 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in MENA?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in MENA was 40.38 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in MENA?
- The highest recorded value was 42.2 in 1991.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in MENA?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.94 in 2020.
- How does MENA rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- MENA ranks 79th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in MENA?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this MENA 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.