Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Central and Western Asia
Central and Western Asia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 85,844 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia stood at 85,844. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia peaked at 85,844 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 50,058, in 1990.
That places Central and Western Asia 55th out of 85 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Central and Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50,058 | — |
| 1991 | 51,439 | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 52,306 | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 51,973 | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 54,169 | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 54,930 | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 55,409 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 55,601 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 56,385 | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 57,171 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 56,834 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 57,635 | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 58,396 | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 58,677 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 58,415 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 59,188 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 59,831 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 60,477 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 61,634 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 63,223 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 64,719 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 66,310 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 67,454 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 68,916 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 70,110 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 72,064 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 73,826 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 75,389 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 76,779 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 77,460 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 75,569 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 77,690 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 80,540 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 81,646 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 83,284 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 83,869 | +0.7% |
| 2026 | 84,856 | +1.2% |
| 2027 | 85,844 | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 53,944 | 50,058 | 57,171 | 10 |
| 2000s | 59,431 | 56,834 | 63,223 | 10 |
| 2010s | 71,303 | 64,719 | 77,460 | 10 |
| 2020s | 81,662 | 75,569 | 85,844 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Central and Western Asia
More work & labour data for Central and Western Asia
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 56.46 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 66,190 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 6.89 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.54 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 74,190 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 32,468 (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)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.16 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment 78,231 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia was 85,844 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 85,844 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 50,058 in 1990.
- How does Central and Western Asia rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Central and Western Asia ranks 55th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Central and Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central and Western Asia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (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 labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.