Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Qatar
Qatar: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 2,371 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Qatar, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Qatar is 2,371, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Qatar peaked at 2,371 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 269.22, in 1990.
Qatar ranks 124th of 188 countries 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) in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 269.22 | — |
| 1991 | 279.31 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 288.06 | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 298.48 | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 308.62 | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 318.68 | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 328.49 | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 339.92 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 360.46 | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 384.22 | +6.6% |
| 2000 | 407.86 | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 432.71 | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 456.99 | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 482.29 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 495.59 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 527.97 | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 650.37 | +23.2% |
| 2007 | 862.52 | +32.6% |
| 2008 | 1,049 | +21.7% |
| 2009 | 1,179 | +12.4% |
| 2010 | 1,274 | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 1,344 | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 1,407 | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 1,497 | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 1,647 | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 1,823 | +10.7% |
| 2016 | 1,962 | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 2,043 | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 2,079 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 2,090 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 2,066 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 2,053 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 2,147 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 2,213 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 2,258 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 2,305 | +2.1% |
| 2026 | 2,342 | +1.6% |
| 2027 | 2,371 | +1.2% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 2,371 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,118, 76% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 2,371 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,698, 50% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Qatar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +32.6% | 650.37 | 862.52 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 317.55 | 269.22 | 384.22 | 10 |
| 2000s | 654.5 | 407.86 | 1,179 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,717 | 1,274 | 2,090 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,219 | 2,053 | 2,371 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 121 Slovakia 2,750 compare
- 122 Libya 2,684 compare
- 123 Costa Rica 2,475 compare
- 125 Panama 2,361 compare
- 126 Turkmenistan 2,287 compare
- 127 Central African Republic 2,253 compare
More work & labour data for Qatar
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.8188 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.15 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5742 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,762 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 11.18 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,025 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,247 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 7,272 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Qatar?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Qatar was 2,371 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 2,371 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 269.22 in 1990.
- How does Qatar rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Qatar ranks 124th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.