Labour dependency ratio in Iraq
Iraq: Labour dependency ratio was 3.38 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour dependency ratio in Iraq, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 3.38 for labour dependency ratio in 2027.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour dependency ratio in Iraq peaked at 3.86 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.34, in 2016.
That places Iraq 9th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
Labour dependency ratio in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3.69 | — |
| 1992 | 3.67 | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 3.66 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 3.64 | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 3.64 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.63 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 3.62 | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 3.6 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 3.59 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 3.59 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 3.59 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 3.6 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 3.6 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 3.58 | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 3.56 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 3.53 | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 3.53 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 3.51 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 3.5 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 3.5 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 3.49 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.49 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 3.44 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 3.39 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 3.37 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 3.34 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 3.55 | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 3.62 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 3.7 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 3.79 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 3.86 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 3.57 | -7.5% |
| 2023 | 3.5 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 3.48 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 3.45 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 3.42 | -1.0% |
| 2027 | 3.38 | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.64 | 3.59 | 3.69 | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.56 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.49 | 3.34 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.56 | 3.38 | 3.86 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 6 Sudan 3.88 compare
- 7 Palestine, State of 3.8 compare
- 8 Mauritania 3.72 compare
- 10 Syrian Arab Republic 3.36 compare
- 11 Eswatini 3.35 compare
- 12 Tajikistan 3.33 compare
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 labour dependency ratio in Iraq?
- Labour dependency ratio in Iraq was 3.38 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour dependency ratio recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 3.86 in 2021.
- What is the lowest labour dependency ratio recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.34 in 2016.
- How does Iraq rank for labour dependency ratio?
- Iraq ranks 9th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour dependency ratio rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iraq 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.