Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia
Central and Western Asia: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) was 4,396 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia stood at 4,396.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia peaked at 4,513 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,460, in 2005.
That places Central and Western Asia 49th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,460 | — |
| 2006 | 1,523 | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 1,567 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 1,712 | +9.3% |
| 2009 | 2,103 | +22.8% |
| 2010 | 2,352 | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 2,597 | +10.4% |
| 2012 | 2,916 | +12.3% |
| 2013 | 3,117 | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 3,269 | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 3,435 | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 3,605 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 3,732 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 3,823 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 4,218 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 4,513 | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 4,264 | -5.5% |
| 2022 | 4,253 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 4,222 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 4,306 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 4,308 | +0.0% |
| 2026 | 4,350 | +1.0% |
| 2027 | 4,396 | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,673 | 1,460 | 2,103 | 5 |
| 2010s | 3,306 | 2,352 | 4,218 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,327 | 4,222 | 4,513 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Central and Western Asia
More work & labour data for Central and Western Asia
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 85,844 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 56.46 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 66,190 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 52.57 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.38 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.16 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment 78,231 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 78,231 (2025)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 56.46 (2027)
- NEET: Youth not in employment, education or training 5,627 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia?
- Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Central and Western Asia was 4,396 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,513 in 2020.
- What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central and Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,460 in 2005.
- How does Central and Western Asia rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Central and Western Asia ranks 49th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Central and Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central and Western Asia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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. Persons in time-related underemployment comprise all persons in employment, who satisfy the following three criteria during the reference period: a) are willing to work additional hours; b) are available to work additional hours i.e., are ready, within a specified subsequent period, to work additional hours, given opportunities for additional work; and c) worked less than a threshold relating to working time i.e., persons whose hours actually worked in all jobs during the reference period were below a threshold, to be chosen according to national circumstances. For details, refer to the Resolution concerning the measurement of underemployment and inadequate employment situations. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.