Labour dependency ratio in Western Asia
Western Asia: Labour dependency ratio was 1.42 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Labour dependency ratio in Western Asia, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour dependency ratio in Western Asia is 1.42, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour dependency ratio in Western Asia peaked at 2 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.42, in 2027.
Western Asia ranks 32nd 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 Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.69 | — |
| 1992 | 1.72 | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 1.84 | +6.9% |
| 1994 | 1.73 | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 1.7 | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 1.7 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 1.75 | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 1.74 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 1.74 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 1.8 | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 1.83 | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 1.88 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 1.92 | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 2 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 1.98 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 1.97 | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 1.97 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.96 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 1.98 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 1.88 | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 1.77 | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 1.74 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 1.71 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 1.71 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 1.67 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 1.65 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 1.61 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 1.59 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 1.66 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 1.78 | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 1.68 | -5.4% |
| 2022 | 1.56 | -7.2% |
| 2023 | 1.51 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 1.46 | -3.5% |
| 2025 | 1.44 | -1.4% |
| 2026 | 1.43 | -1.0% |
| 2027 | 1.42 | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.73 | 1.69 | 1.84 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.93 | 1.8 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.7 | 1.59 | 1.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.54 | 1.42 | 1.78 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
More work & labour data for Western Asia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1411 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1407 % change on previous year (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 - Female, annual growth 0.1403 % 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)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 271,171 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour dependency ratio in Western Asia?
- Labour dependency ratio in Western Asia was 1.42 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour dependency ratio recorded in Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 2 in 2004.
- What is the lowest labour dependency ratio recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.42 in 2027.
- How does Western Asia rank for labour dependency ratio?
- Western Asia ranks 32nd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour dependency ratio rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. 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 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.