Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Algeria
Algeria: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 59.99 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Algeria, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Algeria stood at 59.99.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Algeria peaked at 61.96 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 54.18, in 1991.
That places Algeria 10th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 54.38 | — |
| 1991 | 54.18 | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 54.2 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 54.21 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 54.24 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 54.4 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 54.55 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 54.94 | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 55.28 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 55.51 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 55.73 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 55.92 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 56.14 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 56.34 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 56.5 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 56.65 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 56.75 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 56.82 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 56.85 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 56.84 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 56.49 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 56.68 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 56.89 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 57.13 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 57.4 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 57.54 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 57.67 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 57.67 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 57.72 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 57.8 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 61.96 | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 61.58 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 58.2 | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 58.49 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 58.84 | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 59.22 | +0.6% |
| 2026 | 59.6 | +0.6% |
| 2027 | 59.99 | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54.59 | 54.18 | 55.51 | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.45 | 55.73 | 56.85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.3 | 56.49 | 57.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.73 | 58.2 | 61.96 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 7 Sudan 62.48 compare
- 8 Tajikistan 61.85 compare
- 9 Nepal 60.86 compare
- 11 Jordan 59.89 compare
- 12 Iran, Islamic Republic of 59.66 compare
- 13 Mauritania 59.43 compare
More gender data for Algeria
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 13,418 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.77 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 418,577 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 436,436 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 429,195 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 447,420 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 440,381 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 459,137 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 452,162 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 471,366 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Algeria?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Algeria was 59.99 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 61.96 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.18 in 1991.
- How does Algeria rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Algeria ranks 10th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (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. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.