Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Western Asia
Western Asia: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 43.29 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Western Asia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Western Asia stood at 43.29.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Western Asia peaked at 49.35 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 39.72, in 1991.
That places Western Asia 24th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40.02 | — |
| 1991 | 39.72 | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 40.19 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 42.58 | +6.0% |
| 1994 | 40.49 | -4.9% |
| 1995 | 40.82 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 41.36 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 42.48 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 42.54 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 42.74 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 44.91 | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 45.26 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 45.76 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 46.91 | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 48.65 | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 48.72 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 49.02 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 49.35 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 48.99 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 48.2 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 47.54 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 46.8 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 46.57 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 45.94 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 46.12 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 45.52 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 44.93 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 44.3 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 44.06 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 44.41 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 47.03 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 45.87 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 44.34 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 44.1 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 43.42 | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 43.35 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 43.31 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 43.29 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41.29 | 39.72 | 42.74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.58 | 44.91 | 49.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.62 | 44.06 | 47.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.34 | 43.29 | 47.03 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
More gender data for Western Asia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 22,630 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.92 % change on previous year (2030)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 428 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 17.6% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 28.7% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 33.1% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 28.4% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 20.5% (2025)
- Adjusted gender parity index for participation rate in organized 0.9947 (2023)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.4% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Western Asia?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Western Asia was 43.29 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 49.35 in 2007.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.72 in 1991.
- How does Western Asia rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Western Asia ranks 24th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Western Asia 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.