Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Central and Western Asia
Central and Western Asia: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 1.38 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Central and Western Asia, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Central and Western Asia is 1.38 % change on previous year, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 27.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Central and Western Asia peaked at 5.87 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -2.4 % change on previous year, in 1994.
That places Central and Western Asia 54th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Central and Western Asia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.03 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.05 % change on previous year | +98.3% |
| 1993 | 4.95 % change on previous year | +141.9% |
| 1994 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -148.3% |
| 1995 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -182.2% |
| 1996 | 3 % change on previous year | +52.3% |
| 1997 | 3.66 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 1998 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 1999 | 2.5 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 2000 | 5.81 % change on previous year | +132.8% |
| 2001 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 2002 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 3.9 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 2004 | 4.83 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 2005 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 2006 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -39.4% |
| 2009 | 0.7803 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 2010 | 0.9409 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 2011 | 0.6424 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 2012 | 1.52 % change on previous year | +136.6% |
| 2013 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 2014 | 2.25 % change on previous year | +88.4% |
| 2015 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -41.4% |
| 2016 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 2017 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 2019 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +53.8% |
| 2020 | 5.87 % change on previous year | +206.6% |
| 2021 | -0.8229 % change on previous year | -114.0% |
| 2022 | -1.89 % change on previous year | +130.1% |
| 2023 | 0.9372 % change on previous year | -149.5% |
| 2024 | 0.1262 % change on previous year | -86.5% |
| 2025 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +1414.1% |
| 2026 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 2027 | 1.38 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.09 % change on previous year | -2.4 % change on previous year | 4.95 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.01 % change on previous year | 0.7803 % change on previous year | 5.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.32 % change on previous year | 0.6424 % change on previous year | 2.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.1 % change on previous year | -1.89 % change on previous year | 5.87 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Central and Western Asia
- 51 Eritrea 2.59 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Madagascar 2.59 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Namibia 2.56 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Bahrain 2.52 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Tajikistan 2.51 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Western Sahara 2.46 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Samoa 2.45 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Central and Western Asia
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 85,844 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 56.46 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 66,190 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 74,190 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.16 % change on previous year (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 32,468 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 52.57 (2027)
- Employment 78,231 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 78,231 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate 0.8012 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Central and Western Asia?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Central and Western Asia was 1.38 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.87 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.4 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Central and Western Asia rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- Central and Western Asia ranks 54th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in Central and Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central and Western Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), 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 Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.