Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Western Asia
Western Asia: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 95,303 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Western Asia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Western Asia stood at 95,303. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Western Asia peaked at 95,303 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 50,987, in 1990.
That places Western Asia 65th 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 Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50,987 | — |
| 1991 | 52,130 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 53,149 | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 54,103 | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 55,134 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 56,248 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 57,417 | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 58,587 | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 59,763 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 60,953 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 62,134 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 63,289 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 64,427 | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 65,550 | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 66,651 | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 67,730 | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 68,783 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 69,809 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 70,906 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 72,074 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 73,219 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 74,335 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 75,520 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 76,879 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 78,591 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 80,578 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 82,238 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 83,690 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 85,060 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 86,113 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 87,023 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 87,874 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 88,678 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 89,427 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 90,165 | +0.8% |
| 2025 | 90,946 | +0.9% |
| 2026 | 91,770 | +0.9% |
| 2027 | 92,638 | +0.9% |
| 2028 | 93,529 | +1.0% |
| 2029 | 94,419 | +1.0% |
| 2030 | 95,303 | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 55,847 | 50,987 | 60,953 | 10 |
| 2000s | 67,135 | 62,134 | 72,074 | 10 |
| 2010s | 79,622 | 73,219 | 86,113 | 10 |
| 2020s | 90,647 | 87,023 | 94,419 | 10 |
| 2030s | 95,303 | 95,303 | 95,303 | 1 |
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)
- Population 95,303 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.9363 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 43.29 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 0.135 (2025)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 22.99 (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Western Asia?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Western Asia was 95,303 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 95,303 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 50,987 in 1990.
- How does Western Asia rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Western Asia ranks 65th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.5%. 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 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.