Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Iraq
Iraq: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force was 19.5% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
19.5%
Change on year
up 52.7%
World rank
107th
of 114 countries
All-time high
21.1%
in 2017
All-time low
6.3%
in 2014
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Iraq, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Iraq is 19.5%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 52.7% on the previous year and up 207.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Iraq peaked at 21.1% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 6.3%, in 2014.
Iraq ranks 107th of 114 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7.9% | — |
| 2014 | 6.3% | -19.6% |
| 2017 | 21.1% | +232.5% |
| 2021 | 12.8% | -39.4% |
| 2024 | 19.5% | +52.7% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 19.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 56.5%, 34% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 19.5% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 36.5%, 53% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.8% | 6.3% | 21.1% | 3 |
| 2020s | 16.1% | 12.8% | 19.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 104 Algeria 24.2% compare
- 105 Albania 23.8% compare
- 106 Madagascar 20.7% compare
- 108 Democratic Republic of the Congo 19.0% compare
- 109 Mauritania 16.3% compare
- 110 Nicaragua 15.5% compare
More work & labour data for Iraq
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1891 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1939 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1833 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2038 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.31 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 65,560 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 15,931 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 50,009 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 50,640 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 100,649 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Iraq?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Iraq was 19.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 21.1% in 2017.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.3% in 2014.
- How does Iraq rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Iraq ranks 107th out of 114 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 207.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider (% of adults aged 15 years and older). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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