Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Qatar
Qatar: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 2.68 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Qatar, 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 Qatar is 2.68 % change on previous year, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 19.6% on the previous year and down 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Qatar peaked at 17.51 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -6.05 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Qatar ranks 47th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 5.62 % change on previous year | +87.9% |
| 1993 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 1994 | 2.75 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 1995 | 2.75 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 3.07 % change on previous year | +11.4% |
| 1997 | 10.63 % change on previous year | +246.7% |
| 1998 | 8.34 % change on previous year | -21.5% |
| 1999 | 6.16 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2000 | 6.37 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 4.57 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 2002 | 4.85 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 2004 | 9.02 % change on previous year | +157.3% |
| 2005 | 5.16 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 2006 | 13.19 % change on previous year | +155.4% |
| 2007 | 17.51 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 2008 | 14.29 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 2009 | 8.65 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 2010 | 7.42 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 2011 | 6.43 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2012 | 6.34 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 6.19 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 5.85 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 5.69 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 2018 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 2019 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 2020 | 1.8 % change on previous year | +50.8% |
| 2021 | 6 % change on previous year | +234.3% |
| 2022 | -6.05 % change on previous year | -200.8% |
| 2023 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -154.5% |
| 2024 | 5.16 % change on previous year | +56.6% |
| 2025 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 2026 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 2027 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.97 % change on previous year | 2.38 % change on previous year | 10.63 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 8.71 % change on previous year | 3.5 % change on previous year | 17.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.03 % change on previous year | 1.19 % change on previous year | 7.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.52 % change on previous year | -6.05 % change on previous year | 6 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 44 Benin 2.77 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Senegal 2.74 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Kenya 2.73 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Algeria 2.68 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Libya 2.62 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Sao Tome and Principe 2.6 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Qatar
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.8188 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.15 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5742 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,762 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 11.18 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,025 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,247 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 7,272 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Qatar?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Qatar was 2.68 % 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 17.51 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.05 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Qatar rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- Qatar ranks 47th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.