Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Iraq
Iraq: Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) was 28.3% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Iraq, 2007–2021
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Iraq is 28.3%, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 127.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Iraq peaked at 31.0% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7.4%, in 2007.
Iraq ranks 5th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7.4% | — |
| 2012 | 12.4% | +67.0% |
| 2014 | 21.9% | +76.4% |
| 2016 | 22.2% | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 31.0% | +39.3% |
| 2021 | 28.3% | -8.6% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 28.3% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.7%, 3.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 28.3% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10.9%, 2.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.4% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 21.9% | 12.4% | 31.0% | 4 |
| 2020s | 28.3% | 28.3% | 28.3% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
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 unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Iraq?
- Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Iraq was 28.3% in 2021, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, female (% of female labor force) recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 31.0% in 2017.
- What is the lowest unemployment, female (% of female labor force) recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.4% in 2007.
- How does Iraq rank for unemployment, female (% of female labor force)?
- Iraq ranks 5th out of 181 countries with data for 2021.
- Is unemployment, female (% of female labor force) rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) (national estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.