Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Pakistan
Pakistan: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force was 13.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13.2%
Change on year
down 9.3%
World rank
111th
of 114 countries
All-time high
14.6%
in 2021
All-time low
3.2%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Pakistan, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Pakistan stood at 13.2%.
The figure is down 9.3% on the previous year and up 232.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Pakistan peaked at 14.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.2%, in 2011.
That places Pakistan 111th out of 114 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.2% | — |
| 2014 | 4.0% | +22.6% |
| 2017 | 12.7% | +220.2% |
| 2021 | 14.6% | +14.4% |
| 2024 | 13.2% | -9.3% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 13.2% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 40.9%, 32% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 13.2% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 36.5%, 36% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 3 |
| 2020s | 13.9% | 13.2% | 14.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More work & labour data for Pakistan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1658 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1724 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4553 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 160,228 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 146,712 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 259,090 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 251,911 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 511,001 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Pakistan?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Pakistan was 13.2% 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 14.6% in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2% in 2011.
- How does Pakistan rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Pakistan ranks 111th 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 Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 232.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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