Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Arab States
Arab States: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 155,073 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Arab States, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Arab States stood at 155,073. 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 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Arab States peaked at 155,073 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 38,651, in 1990.
Arab States ranks 58th of 91 groups on this measure, 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 States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 38,651 | — |
| 1991 | 39,945 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 41,796 | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 43,741 | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 45,683 | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 47,500 | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 49,387 | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 51,357 | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 53,401 | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 55,529 | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 57,805 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 60,238 | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 62,802 | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 65,460 | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 68,236 | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 71,235 | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 74,660 | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 78,573 | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 82,376 | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 85,797 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 89,090 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 92,590 | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 96,044 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 99,032 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 101,909 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 104,901 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 107,775 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 109,857 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 111,624 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 114,072 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 116,740 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 119,633 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 124,025 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 129,041 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 133,299 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 137,140 | +2.9% |
| 2026 | 140,880 | +2.7% |
| 2027 | 144,615 | +2.7% |
| 2028 | 148,223 | +2.5% |
| 2029 | 151,719 | +2.4% |
| 2030 | 155,073 | +2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46,699 | 38,651 | 55,529 | 10 |
| 2000s | 70,718 | 57,805 | 85,797 | 10 |
| 2010s | 102,689 | 89,090 | 114,072 | 10 |
| 2020s | 134,532 | 116,740 | 151,719 | 10 |
| 2030s | 155,073 | 155,073 | 155,073 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Arab States
- 55 Syrian Arab Republic 21,289 compare
- 56 Cameroon 20,440 compare
- 57 Taiwan, China 20,377 compare
- 58 Sri Lanka 18,964 compare
- 59 Niger 18,140 compare
- 60 Chile 17,310 compare
- 61 Burkina Faso 16,608 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)
- Population 155,073 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.21 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 50.75 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 9.17 (2025)
- Gender income gap 14.05 (2026)
- SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social 30 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Arab States?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Arab States was 155,073 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Arab States?
- The highest recorded value was 155,073 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Arab States?
- The lowest recorded value was 38,651 in 1990.
- How does Arab States rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Arab States ranks 58th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Arab States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Arab States 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.