LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Western Asia
Western Asia: LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization was 19.27 in 2027. ▬ Flat
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Western Asia, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Western Asia stood at 19.27.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and down 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Western Asia peaked at 26.17 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 18.64, in 2007.
Western Asia ranks 25th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 18.65 | — |
| 2006 | 19.09 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 18.64 | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 19.89 | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 23.36 | +17.5% |
| 2010 | 22.01 | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 20.41 | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 20.21 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 20.8 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 21.03 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 21.23 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 21.68 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 21.37 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 21.32 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 24.25 | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 26.17 | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 23.17 | -11.5% |
| 2022 | 21.16 | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 19.96 | -5.7% |
| 2024 | 19.33 | -3.2% |
| 2025 | 19.06 | -1.4% |
| 2026 | 19.12 | +0.3% |
| 2027 | 19.27 | +0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.93 | 18.64 | 23.36 | 5 |
| 2010s | 21.43 | 20.21 | 24.25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.9 | 19.06 | 26.17 | 8 |
More work & labour data for Western Asia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 271,171 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1411 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1403 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7199 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.16 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 322,919 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 524,613 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 253,442 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 73,641 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Western Asia?
- Lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Western Asia was 19.27 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 26.17 in 2020.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.64 in 2007.
- How does Western Asia rank for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization?
- Western Asia ranks 25th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Western Asia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (ILO modelled estimates). 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. LU4 represents the share of the extended labour force that are in unemployment, time-related underemployment or the potential labour force. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.