Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers (ILO) … modelled in Central and Western Asia

Central and Western Asia: Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers (ILO) … modelled was 5,568 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
5,568
Change on year
up 1.6%
Rank
56th
of 87 groups
All-time high
6,805
in 2020
All-time low
5,019
in 2004
Years of data
24
2004–2027

Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Central and Western Asia, 2004–2027

02.0k4.0k6.0k2004201520272004: 5.0k2005: 5.5k2006: 5.8k2007: 5.5k2008: 5.6k2009: 6.0k2010: 6.0k2011: 6.1k2012: 6.0k2013: 6.4k2014: 6.3k2015: 6.3k2016: 6.3k2017: 6.2k2018: 6.2k2019: 6.0k2020: 6.8k2021: 5.8k2022: 5.4k2023: 5.4k2024: 5.4k2025: 5.4k2026: 5.5k2027: 5.6k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Central and Western Asia is 5,568, measured in 2027.

That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Central and Western Asia peaked at 6,805 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5,019, in 2004.

That places Central and Western Asia 56th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.

Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers (ILO) … modelled in Central and Western Asia, year by year

Annual values for Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers (ILO modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia, 2004 to 2027.
Year Value Change
2004 5,019 —
2005 5,482 +9.2%
2006 5,782 +5.5%
2007 5,497 -4.9%
2008 5,606 +2.0%
2009 5,960 +6.3%
2010 6,033 +1.2%
2011 6,076 +0.7%
2012 5,978 -1.6%
2013 6,390 +6.9%
2014 6,346 -0.7%
2015 6,264 -1.3%
2016 6,343 +1.3%
2017 6,185 -2.5%
2018 6,162 -0.4%
2019 6,048 -1.8%
2020 6,805 +12.5%
2021 5,766 -15.3%
2022 5,419 -6.0%
2023 5,442 +0.4%
2024 5,368 -1.4%
2025 5,401 +0.6%
2026 5,481 +1.5%
2027 5,568 +1.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5,558 5,019 5,960 6
2010s 6,183 5,978 6,390 10
2020s 5,656 5,368 6,805 8

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Frequently asked questions

What is potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Central and Western Asia?
Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Central and Western Asia was 5,568 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers recorded in Central and Western Asia?
The highest recorded value was 6,805 in 2020.
What is the lowest potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers recorded in Central and Western Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 5,019 in 2004.
How does Central and Western Asia rank for potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers?
Central and Western Asia ranks 56th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
Is potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers rising or falling in Central and Western Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Central and Western Asia data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers (ILO modelled estimates)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
87 places, 2,088 data points, 2004–2027
Last refreshed

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. The potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers includes those who have been recently searching for a job but are not available to work within a short reference period, those who have not searched recently for a job, but they are available to work within a short reference period, and finally those who do not fall in neither of the previous categories but that wanted employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.