Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in MENA
MENA: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) was -5.35 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in MENA, 2005–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in MENA stood at -5.35 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in MENA peaked at 10.54 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -15.59 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places MENA 82nd out of 87 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in MENA, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.71 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -52.7% |
| 2007 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2008 | 3 % change on previous year | +37.0% |
| 2009 | -6.88 % change on previous year | -328.8% |
| 2010 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -165.1% |
| 2011 | 7.71 % change on previous year | +72.3% |
| 2012 | 10.54 % change on previous year | +36.7% |
| 2013 | 8.09 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 2014 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 2015 | -4.58 % change on previous year | -186.0% |
| 2016 | -1.66 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 2017 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 2018 | -1.53 % change on previous year | +51.5% |
| 2019 | -3.63 % change on previous year | +137.0% |
| 2020 | -15.59 % change on previous year | +329.9% |
| 2021 | 7.86 % change on previous year | -150.4% |
| 2022 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 2023 | -9 % change on previous year | -426.7% |
| 2024 | -5.47 % change on previous year | -39.2% |
| 2025 | -5.35 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.35 % change on previous year | -6.88 % change on previous year | 5.71 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.37 % change on previous year | -4.58 % change on previous year | 10.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.13 % change on previous year | -15.59 % change on previous year | 7.86 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near MENA
- 79 North Macedonia 0.3839 % change on previous year compare
- 80 Montenegro 0.3815 % change on previous year compare
- 81 Bahamas 0.3795 % change on previous year compare
- 82 Algeria 0.3759 % change on previous year compare
- 83 Botswana 0.3731 % change on previous year compare
- 83 Caribbean -5.37 % change on previous year compare
- 84 Latvia 0.3711 % change on previous year compare
- 85 Sri Lanka 0.369 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for MENA
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 230,676 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 185,145 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 44.52 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 2.46 % change on previous year (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 23,896 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 40.38 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 63,778 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 2.49 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 9.31 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in MENA?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in MENA was -5.35 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in MENA?
- The highest recorded value was 10.54 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in MENA?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.59 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does MENA rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1)?
- MENA ranks 82nd out of 87 groups with data for 2025.
- Is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) rising or falling in MENA?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this MENA data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), 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 income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.