Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Iraq
Iraq: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 41.53 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Iraq, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Iraq is 41.53, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Iraq peaked at 43.15 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 39.66, in 2021.
Iraq ranks 174th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 42.46 | — |
| 1991 | 42.45 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 42.38 | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 42.36 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 42.35 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 42.33 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 42.31 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 42.26 | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 42.2 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 42.15 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 42.1 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 42.04 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 41.99 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 41.93 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 41.88 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 41.82 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 41.77 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 41.71 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 41.57 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 41.42 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 41.28 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 41.13 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 40.99 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 41.96 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 42.93 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 43.04 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 43.15 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 41.89 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 41.24 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 40.52 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 40.31 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 39.66 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 41.48 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 41.63 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 41.56 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 41.53 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 41.52 | -0.0% |
| 2027 | 41.53 | +0.0% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 41.53 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 59.75, 70% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 41.53 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 44.67, 93% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 42.33 | 42.15 | 42.46 | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.82 | 41.42 | 42.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.81 | 40.52 | 43.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.15 | 39.66 | 41.63 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 171 Lebanon 43.42 compare
- 172 Puerto Rico 43.03 compare
- 173 Turkmenistan 41.81 compare
- 175 Samoa 41.48 compare
- 176 Mauritania 40.57 compare
- 177 Iran 40.34 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 force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Iraq?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Iraq was 41.53 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 43.15 in 2016.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.66 in 2021.
- How does Iraq rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Iraq ranks 174th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. 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 force participation rate (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 participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. 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.