Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Central and Western Asia
Central and Western Asia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 1.16 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Central and Western Asia, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Central and Western Asia stood at 1.16 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 45.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Central and Western Asia peaked at 4.23 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -2.44 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Central and Western Asia ranks 38th of 85 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Central and Western Asia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.76 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 1993 | -0.6366 % change on previous year | -137.8% |
| 1994 | 4.23 % change on previous year | -763.7% |
| 1995 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 1996 | 0.8726 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
| 1997 | 0.3465 % change on previous year | -60.3% |
| 1998 | 1.41 % change on previous year | +307.1% |
| 1999 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2000 | -0.5902 % change on previous year | -142.3% |
| 2001 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -339.0% |
| 2002 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 0.4803 % change on previous year | -63.6% |
| 2004 | -0.4458 % change on previous year | -192.8% |
| 2005 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -396.6% |
| 2006 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2007 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +77.2% |
| 2009 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +34.7% |
| 2010 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2011 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 2013 | 2.17 % change on previous year | +25.6% |
| 2014 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 2015 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +60.9% |
| 2016 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2017 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2018 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 2019 | 0.8868 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 2020 | -2.44 % change on previous year | -375.2% |
| 2021 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -215.0% |
| 2022 | 3.67 % change on previous year | +30.6% |
| 2023 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 2024 | 2.01 % change on previous year | +46.0% |
| 2025 | 0.7031 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 2026 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +67.3% |
| 2027 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.5 % change on previous year | -0.6366 % change on previous year | 4.23 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.02 % change on previous year | -0.5902 % change on previous year | 2.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.05 % change on previous year | 0.8868 % change on previous year | 2.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.31 % change on previous year | -2.44 % change on previous year | 3.67 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Central and Western Asia
- 35 Yemen 2.8 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Chad 2.79 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Comoros 2.72 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Cameroon 2.69 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Togo 2.64 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Oman 2.64 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Guinea 2.61 % change on previous year compare
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)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.38 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 78,231 (2025)
- Employment 78,231 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.8012 % change on previous year (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate 0.8012 % change on previous year (2025)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 56.46 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Central and Western Asia?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Central and Western Asia was 1.16 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.23 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.44 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Central and Western Asia rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Central and Western Asia ranks 38th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Central and Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central and Western Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.