Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 2.18 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Saudi Arabia, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 2.18 % change on previous year for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 48.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Saudi Arabia peaked at 7.68 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -4.17 % change on previous year, in 2019.
Saudi Arabia ranks 66th of 188 countries on this measure, 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5.52 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 5.07 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 1993 | 5.97 % change on previous year | +17.7% |
| 1994 | 5.99 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 5.98 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 5.99 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 5.94 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 5.89 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 5.78 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 2001 | 7.68 % change on previous year | +94.4% |
| 2002 | 7.41 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 6.89 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 6.3 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 5.81 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2007 | 5.5 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 2009 | 4.55 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -71.5% |
| 2011 | 0.6223 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 2012 | -0.0183 % change on previous year | -102.9% |
| 2013 | 0.1442 % change on previous year | -887.3% |
| 2014 | 0.9698 % change on previous year | +572.5% |
| 2015 | 0.4869 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 2016 | 0.3009 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 2017 | 4.18 % change on previous year | +1290.0% |
| 2018 | -3.03 % change on previous year | -172.5% |
| 2019 | -4.17 % change on previous year | +37.6% |
| 2020 | -1.13 % change on previous year | -72.9% |
| 2021 | -1.49 % change on previous year | +31.8% |
| 2022 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -278.3% |
| 2023 | -0.2813 % change on previous year | -110.6% |
| 2024 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -1121.8% |
| 2025 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 2026 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2027 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.79 % change on previous year | 5.07 % change on previous year | 5.99 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.96 % change on previous year | 3.95 % change on previous year | 7.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0778 % change on previous year | -4.17 % change on previous year | 4.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.17 % change on previous year | -1.49 % change on previous year | 2.87 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 63 Pakistan 2.31 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Kyrgyzstan 2.27 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Egypt 2.23 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Honduras 2.15 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Uzbekistan 2.15 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Papua New Guinea 2.07 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Saudi Arabia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.5946 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.6842 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5985 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 40,709 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 4,348 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 31,198 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 39,809 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 71,007 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Saudi Arabia?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Saudi Arabia was 2.18 % 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.68 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.17 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 66th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.
Computed from
- 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.