Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Iraq
Iraq: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an was 19.5% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
19.5%
Change on year
up 52.7%
World rank
106th
of 113 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.
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 106th of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | 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
- 103 Algeria 24.2% compare
- 104 Albania 23.8% compare
- 105 Madagascar 20.7% compare
- 107 Democratic Republic of the Congo 19.0% compare
- 108 Mauritania 16.3% compare
- 109 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 106th out of 113 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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