Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Western Asia
Western Asia: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 52.08 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Western Asia, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Western Asia is 52.08, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Western Asia peaked at 56.18 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 44.98, in 2009.
That places Western Asia 69th 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 Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 56.18 | — |
| 1992 | 55.38 | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 52.78 | -4.7% |
| 1994 | 54.62 | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 54.7 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 54.29 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 53.02 | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 52.75 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 52.16 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 50.67 | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 49.69 | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 48.49 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 47.47 | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 45.86 | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 45.94 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 45.9 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 45.67 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 45.59 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 44.98 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 46.4 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 47.93 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 48.39 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 48.81 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 48.65 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 49.09 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 49.44 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 50.1 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 50.35 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 48.97 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 46.77 | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 48.31 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 50.4 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 51.1 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 51.95 | +1.7% |
| 2025 | 52.13 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 52.14 | +0.0% |
| 2027 | 52.08 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 53.99 | 52.16 | 56.18 | 9 |
| 2000s | 47.03 | 44.98 | 50.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.81 | 46.4 | 50.35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.61 | 46.77 | 52.14 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
More work & labour data for Western Asia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 271,171 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.16 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7199 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1403 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1411 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 524,613 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 253,442 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 73,641 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 322,919 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Western Asia?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Western Asia was 52.08 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 56.18 in 1991.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.98 in 2009.
- How does Western Asia rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Western Asia ranks 69th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this 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.