Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Jordan

Jordan: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 40.11 in 2027. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2027)
40.11
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
179th
of 189 countries
All-time high
40.23
in 2017
All-time low
36.4
in 2014
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Jordan, 1990–2027

0102030401990200820271990: 39.31991: 39.51992: 39.41993: 39.41994: 39.51995: 39.41996: 39.51997: 39.51998: 39.41999: 39.42000: 39.42001: 38.82002: 38.42003: 37.42004: 37.82005: 38.32006: 37.72007: 39.82008: 39.52009: 40.12010: 39.52011: 392012: 382013: 37.12014: 36.42015: 37.72016: 38.92017: 40.22018: 39.22019: 39.22020: 39.92021: 38.72022: 38.62023: 40.12024: 402025: 40.12026: 40.12027: 40.1

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Jordan stood at 40.11.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 0.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Jordan peaked at 40.23 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 36.4, in 2014.

That places Jordan 179th out of 189 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 39.44 39.34 39.51 10
2000s 38.72 37.4 40.1 10
2010s 38.52 36.4 40.23 10
2020s 39.69 38.55 40.12 8

Countries ranked near Jordan

  1. 176 Samoa 41.48 compare
  2. 177 Mauritania 40.57 compare
  3. 178 Iran 40.34 compare
  4. 180 Algeria 40.01 compare
  5. 181 Nepal 39.14 compare
  6. 182 Tajikistan 38.15 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Jordan?
Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Jordan was 40.11 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 40.23 in 2017.
What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 36.4 in 2014.
How does Jordan rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Jordan ranks 179th out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Jordan 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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Indicator
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

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.