Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Arab States
Arab States: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 50.75 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Arab States, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Arab States stood at 50.75.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Arab States peaked at 52.94 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 50.21, in 2016.
That places Arab States 9th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Arab States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 51.78 | — |
| 1991 | 51.85 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 51.81 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 51.83 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 52 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 52.13 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 52.11 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 52.09 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 52.06 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 51.93 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 51.79 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 52.26 | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 52.57 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 52.73 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 52.86 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 52.93 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 52.94 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 52.77 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 52.61 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 52.53 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 52.19 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 51.63 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 51.76 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 51.25 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 50.61 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 50.74 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 50.21 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 50.68 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 50.92 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 50.88 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 51.57 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 51.77 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 50.82 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 50.31 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 50.4 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 50.49 | +0.2% |
| 2026 | 50.61 | +0.2% |
| 2027 | 50.75 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.96 | 51.78 | 52.13 | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.6 | 51.79 | 52.94 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.09 | 50.21 | 52.19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.84 | 50.31 | 51.77 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Arab States
- 6 Afghanistan 62.73 compare
- 7 Sudan 62.48 compare
- 8 Tajikistan 61.85 compare
- 9 Nepal 60.86 compare
- 10 Algeria 59.99 compare
- 11 Jordan 59.89 compare
- 12 Iran, Islamic Republic of 59.66 compare
More gender data for Arab States
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 64,772 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.1 % change on previous year (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Arab States?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Arab States was 50.75 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Arab States?
- The highest recorded value was 52.94 in 2006.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Arab States?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.21 in 2016.
- How does Arab States rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Arab States ranks 9th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Arab States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Arab States 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.