Labour dependency ratio in Central and Western Asia
Central and Western Asia: Labour dependency ratio was 1.54 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Labour dependency ratio in Central and Western Asia, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour dependency ratio in Central and Western Asia stood at 1.54. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour dependency ratio in Central and Western Asia peaked at 1.84 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.54, in 2027.
Central and Western Asia ranks 23rd of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Labour dependency ratio in Central and Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.67 | — |
| 1992 | 1.68 | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 1.75 | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 1.72 | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 1.72 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.74 | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 1.77 | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 1.77 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 1.77 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 1.79 | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 1.79 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 1.8 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 1.81 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 1.84 | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 1.82 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 1.81 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 1.8 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 1.79 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 1.8 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 1.75 | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 1.69 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 1.67 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 1.66 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 1.66 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 1.65 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 1.64 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 1.63 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 1.62 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 1.66 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 1.76 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 1.7 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 1.61 | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 1.58 | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 1.55 | -2.2% |
| 2025 | 1.55 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 1.54 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 1.54 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.73 | 1.67 | 1.77 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.81 | 1.79 | 1.84 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.66 | 1.62 | 1.75 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6 | 1.54 | 1.76 | 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)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 52.57 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 74,190 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 32,468 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.38 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.16 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 78,231 (2025)
- Employment 78,231 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour dependency ratio in Central and Western Asia?
- Labour dependency ratio in Central and Western Asia was 1.54 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour dependency ratio recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.84 in 2004.
- What is the lowest labour dependency ratio recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.54 in 2027.
- How does Central and Western Asia rank for labour dependency ratio?
- Central and Western Asia ranks 23rd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour dependency ratio rising or falling in Central and Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. 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 Labour dependency ratio (ILO modelled estimates). 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. This indicator provides the ratio of dependents (persons aged 0 to 14 + persons aged 15 and above that are either outside the labour force or unemployed) to total employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.