Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Qatar
Qatar: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 13.34 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Qatar, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Qatar is 13.34, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Qatar peaked at 17.62 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 12.43, in 2022.
That places Qatar 188th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16.25 | — |
| 1991 | 16.16 | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 16.48 | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 16.32 | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 16.23 | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 16.16 | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 16.16 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 17.09 | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 17.39 | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 17.34 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 17.36 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 17.16 | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 17.06 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 16.78 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 17.62 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 17.44 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 16.25 | -6.8% |
| 2007 | 14.67 | -9.7% |
| 2008 | 13.91 | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 13.51 | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 13.44 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 13.54 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 13.73 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 13.7 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 13.25 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 12.73 | -4.0% |
| 2016 | 12.53 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 12.5 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 12.5 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 12.57 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 12.89 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 13.64 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 12.43 | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 12.45 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 12.78 | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 12.99 | +1.6% |
| 2026 | 13.18 | +1.5% |
| 2027 | 13.34 | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.56 | 16.16 | 17.39 | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.18 | 13.51 | 17.62 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.05 | 12.5 | 13.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.96 | 12.43 | 13.64 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 185 Tanzania, United Republic of 16.34 compare
- 186 Solomon Islands 15.69 compare
- 187 Madagascar 14.45 compare
More gender data for Qatar
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 510.87 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.71 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 14,984 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 15,440 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 15,715 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 15,894 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 16,180 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 16,266 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 15,973 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 16,280 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Qatar?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Qatar was 13.34 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 17.62 in 2004.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.43 in 2022.
- How does Qatar rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Qatar ranks 188th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Qatar 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.