Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Jordan
Jordan: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 59.89 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Jordan, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Jordan is 59.89, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Jordan peaked at 63.6 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 59.77, in 2017.
Jordan ranks 11th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 60.66 | — |
| 1991 | 60.49 | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 60.6 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 60.56 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 60.54 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 60.56 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 60.53 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 60.54 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 60.55 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 60.57 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 60.6 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 61.2 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 61.6 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 62.6 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 62.15 | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 61.7 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 62.3 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 60.2 | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 60.5 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 59.9 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 60.5 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 61 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 62 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 62.9 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 63.6 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 62.34 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 61.06 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 59.77 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 60.82 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 60.76 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 60.05 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 61.33 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 61.45 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 59.88 | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 59.99 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 59.95 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 59.91 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 59.89 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 60.56 | 60.49 | 60.66 | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.28 | 59.9 | 62.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.48 | 59.77 | 63.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.31 | 59.88 | 61.45 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 8 Tajikistan 61.85 compare
- 9 Nepal 60.86 compare
- 10 Algeria 59.99 compare
- 12 Iran, Islamic Republic of 59.66 compare
- 13 Mauritania 59.43 compare
- 14 Samoa 58.52 compare
More gender data for Jordan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 3,402 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.1309 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 110,553 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 115,505 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 110,528 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 115,418 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 110,346 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 115,255 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 110,478 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 115,390 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Jordan?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Jordan was 59.89 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 63.6 in 2014.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.77 in 2017.
- How does Jordan rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Jordan ranks 11th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Jordan 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.