Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Arab League
Arab League: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 382,464 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Arab League, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Arab League is 382,464, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Arab League peaked at 382,464 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 127,464, in 1990.
That places Arab League 41st out of 91 groups with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Arab League, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 127,464 | — |
| 1991 | 131,206 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 135,384 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 140,015 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 144,796 | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 149,487 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 154,270 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 159,219 | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 164,463 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 169,880 | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 175,467 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 181,220 | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 187,097 | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 193,042 | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 199,097 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 205,355 | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 211,943 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 218,980 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 225,929 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 232,500 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 238,796 | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 244,957 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 251,218 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 257,464 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 263,730 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 270,099 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 276,470 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 282,362 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 288,020 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 294,250 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 300,633 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 307,260 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 315,580 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 324,518 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 332,689 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | 340,891 | +2.5% |
| 2026 | 349,323 | +2.5% |
| 2027 | 357,727 | +2.4% |
| 2028 | 366,007 | +2.3% |
| 2029 | 374,266 | +2.3% |
| 2030 | 382,464 | +2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 147,618 | 127,464 | 169,880 | 10 |
| 2000s | 203,063 | 175,467 | 232,500 | 10 |
| 2010s | 266,737 | 238,796 | 294,250 | 10 |
| 2020s | 336,889 | 300,633 | 374,266 | 10 |
| 2030s | 382,464 | 382,464 | 382,464 | 1 |
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More gender data for Arab League
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 164,918 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.4171 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 382,464 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.19 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 54.99 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 8.46 (2025)
- Gender income gap 17.09 (2026)
- SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social 32.5 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Arab League?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Arab League was 382,464 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Arab League?
- The highest recorded value was 382,464 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Arab League?
- The lowest recorded value was 127,464 in 1990.
- How does Arab League rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Arab League ranks 41st out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Arab League?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Arab League data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (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. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.