Arab World - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 12.32 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Arab World was 10.26 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 17.75 in 1994, while its lowest value was 10.26 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 17.64 |
| 1991 | 17.70 |
| 1992 | 17.43 |
| 1993 | 17.53 |
| 1994 | 17.75 |
| 1995 | 17.72 |
| 1996 | 17.50 |
| 1997 | 17.15 |
| 1998 | 16.79 |
| 1999 | 17.59 |
| 2000 | 16.94 |
| 2001 | 16.24 |
| 2002 | 16.79 |
| 2003 | 16.65 |
| 2004 | 16.35 |
| 2005 | 16.07 |
| 2006 | 15.81 |
| 2007 | 15.27 |
| 2008 | 15.08 |
| 2009 | 14.76 |
| 2010 | 14.31 |
| 2011 | 13.80 |
| 2012 | 13.66 |
| 2013 | 13.88 |
| 2014 | 13.82 |
| 2015 | 14.20 |
| 2016 | 14.02 |
| 2017 | 13.15 |
| 2018 | 11.33 |
| 2019 | 10.82 |
| 2020 | 10.26 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 44.86 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Arab World was 37.13 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 53.33 in 1993, while its lowest value was 37.13 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 52.61 |
| 1991 | 52.43 |
| 1992 | 53.13 |
| 1993 | 53.33 |
| 1994 | 53.03 |
| 1995 | 52.99 |
| 1996 | 52.28 |
| 1997 | 51.64 |
| 1998 | 50.83 |
| 1999 | 51.19 |
| 2000 | 49.52 |
| 2001 | 47.99 |
| 2002 | 47.52 |
| 2003 | 47.53 |
| 2004 | 47.39 |
| 2005 | 47.30 |
| 2006 | 47.24 |
| 2007 | 46.83 |
| 2008 | 47.10 |
| 2009 | 46.02 |
| 2010 | 45.78 |
| 2011 | 45.19 |
| 2012 | 45.01 |
| 2013 | 44.69 |
| 2014 | 43.72 |
| 2015 | 41.30 |
| 2016 | 40.73 |
| 2017 | 39.83 |
| 2018 | 39.28 |
| 2019 | 38.71 |
| 2020 | 37.13 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 29.51 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Arab World was 24.06 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 35.81 in 1993, while its lowest value was 24.06 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 35.58 |
| 1991 | 35.48 |
| 1992 | 35.68 |
| 1993 | 35.81 |
| 1994 | 35.73 |
| 1995 | 35.68 |
| 1996 | 35.23 |
| 1997 | 34.74 |
| 1998 | 34.16 |
| 1999 | 34.72 |
| 2000 | 33.55 |
| 2001 | 32.45 |
| 2002 | 32.49 |
| 2003 | 32.42 |
| 2004 | 32.21 |
| 2005 | 32.02 |
| 2006 | 31.90 |
| 2007 | 31.45 |
| 2008 | 31.52 |
| 2009 | 30.80 |
| 2010 | 30.44 |
| 2011 | 29.91 |
| 2012 | 29.76 |
| 2013 | 29.70 |
| 2014 | 29.17 |
| 2015 | 28.10 |
| 2016 | 27.74 |
| 2017 | 26.88 |
| 2018 | 25.72 |
| 2019 | 25.16 |
| 2020 | 24.06 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Arab World was 21.74 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 23.03 in 2016, while its lowest value was 20.46 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 20.46 |
| 1991 | 20.57 |
| 1992 | 20.55 |
| 1993 | 20.72 |
| 1994 | 21.15 |
| 1995 | 21.09 |
| 1996 | 20.97 |
| 1997 | 20.74 |
| 1998 | 20.59 |
| 1999 | 21.11 |
| 2000 | 21.21 |
| 2001 | 21.20 |
| 2002 | 20.79 |
| 2003 | 21.10 |
| 2004 | 21.27 |
| 2005 | 21.40 |
| 2006 | 21.59 |
| 2007 | 22.10 |
| 2008 | 21.80 |
| 2009 | 22.04 |
| 2010 | 22.13 |
| 2011 | 22.18 |
| 2012 | 22.41 |
| 2013 | 22.77 |
| 2014 | 22.79 |
| 2015 | 22.78 |
| 2016 | 23.03 |
| 2017 | 22.54 |
| 2018 | 21.70 |
| 2019 | 21.74 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Arab World was 76.27 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 78.15 in 1994, while its lowest value was 76.07 in 2017.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 78.03 |
| 1991 | 78.07 |
| 1992 | 78.00 |
| 1993 | 78.02 |
| 1994 | 78.15 |
| 1995 | 77.86 |
| 1996 | 77.53 |
| 1997 | 77.27 |
| 1998 | 76.93 |
| 1999 | 77.23 |
| 2000 | 77.15 |
| 2001 | 76.63 |
| 2002 | 76.53 |
| 2003 | 76.47 |
| 2004 | 76.41 |
| 2005 | 76.37 |
| 2006 | 76.24 |
| 2007 | 76.27 |
| 2008 | 76.59 |
| 2009 | 76.67 |
| 2010 | 77.15 |
| 2011 | 77.24 |
| 2012 | 77.32 |
| 2013 | 77.64 |
| 2014 | 77.33 |
| 2015 | 76.85 |
| 2016 | 76.50 |
| 2017 | 76.07 |
| 2018 | 76.17 |
| 2019 | 76.27 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Arab World was 50.40 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 51.53 in 2013, while its lowest value was 49.44 in 2002.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 50.04 |
| 1991 | 50.13 |
| 1992 | 50.05 |
| 1993 | 50.17 |
| 1994 | 50.45 |
| 1995 | 50.31 |
| 1996 | 50.06 |
| 1997 | 49.79 |
| 1998 | 49.51 |
| 1999 | 49.90 |
| 2000 | 49.90 |
| 2001 | 49.65 |
| 2002 | 49.44 |
| 2003 | 49.61 |
| 2004 | 49.71 |
| 2005 | 49.82 |
| 2006 | 49.92 |
| 2007 | 50.26 |
| 2008 | 50.37 |
| 2009 | 50.59 |
| 2010 | 50.94 |
| 2011 | 51.03 |
| 2012 | 51.19 |
| 2013 | 51.53 |
| 2014 | 51.37 |
| 2015 | 51.12 |
| 2016 | 51.08 |
| 2017 | 50.64 |
| 2018 | 50.31 |
| 2019 | 50.40 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Arab World was 22.39 as of 2016. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 22.39 in 2016, while its lowest value was 19.11 in 2014.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 20.62 |
| 2008 | 22.01 |
| 2009 | 19.66 |
| 2012 | 20.63 |
| 2014 | 19.11 |
| 2016 | 22.39 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Arab World was 19.69 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 21.85 in 2016, while its lowest value was 19.43 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 19.43 |
| 1991 | 19.54 |
| 1992 | 19.68 |
| 1993 | 19.65 |
| 1994 | 20.05 |
| 1995 | 20.05 |
| 1996 | 20.01 |
| 1997 | 19.89 |
| 1998 | 19.81 |
| 1999 | 20.30 |
| 2000 | 20.35 |
| 2001 | 20.25 |
| 2002 | 19.58 |
| 2003 | 19.82 |
| 2004 | 20.03 |
| 2005 | 20.26 |
| 2006 | 20.56 |
| 2007 | 21.06 |
| 2008 | 20.76 |
| 2009 | 20.85 |
| 2010 | 20.99 |
| 2011 | 21.00 |
| 2012 | 21.15 |
| 2013 | 21.44 |
| 2014 | 21.50 |
| 2015 | 21.64 |
| 2016 | 21.85 |
| 2017 | 21.20 |
| 2018 | 20.34 |
| 2019 | 20.07 |
| 2020 | 19.63 |
| 2021 | 19.69 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Arab World was 32.95 as of 2016. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 32.95 in 2016, while its lowest value was 27.66 in 2014.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 28.98 |
| 2008 | 31.51 |
| 2009 | 29.80 |
| 2012 | 29.31 |
| 2014 | 27.66 |
| 2016 | 32.95 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Arab World was 31.28 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 32.96 in 2016, while its lowest value was 26.67 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 26.67 |
| 1991 | 26.85 |
| 1992 | 26.97 |
| 1993 | 26.76 |
| 1994 | 27.32 |
| 1995 | 27.55 |
| 1996 | 27.64 |
| 1997 | 27.60 |
| 1998 | 27.67 |
| 1999 | 28.23 |
| 2000 | 28.55 |
| 2001 | 28.85 |
| 2002 | 28.25 |
| 2003 | 28.57 |
| 2004 | 28.87 |
| 2005 | 29.21 |
| 2006 | 29.70 |
| 2007 | 30.61 |
| 2008 | 30.32 |
| 2009 | 30.73 |
| 2010 | 30.75 |
| 2011 | 31.01 |
| 2012 | 31.24 |
| 2013 | 31.65 |
| 2014 | 32.03 |
| 2015 | 32.51 |
| 2016 | 32.96 |
| 2017 | 32.47 |
| 2018 | 31.28 |
| 2019 | 31.11 |
| 2020 | 31.34 |
| 2021 | 31.28 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Arab World was 73.49 as of 2016. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 73.49 in 2016, while its lowest value was 71.08 in 2009.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 73.24 |
| 2008 | 73.15 |
| 2009 | 71.08 |
| 2012 | 72.45 |
| 2014 | 71.77 |
| 2016 | 73.49 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Arab World was 69.59 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 75.19 in 1993, while its lowest value was 69.32 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 75.02 |
| 1991 | 74.89 |
| 1992 | 74.72 |
| 1993 | 75.19 |
| 1994 | 75.17 |
| 1995 | 74.86 |
| 1996 | 74.55 |
| 1997 | 74.30 |
| 1998 | 73.92 |
| 1999 | 74.15 |
| 2000 | 73.43 |
| 2001 | 72.39 |
| 2002 | 71.63 |
| 2003 | 71.69 |
| 2004 | 71.80 |
| 2005 | 71.95 |
| 2006 | 72.14 |
| 2007 | 71.97 |
| 2008 | 72.06 |
| 2009 | 71.85 |
| 2010 | 72.68 |
| 2011 | 72.36 |
| 2012 | 72.53 |
| 2013 | 72.58 |
| 2014 | 72.05 |
| 2015 | 71.55 |
| 2016 | 71.31 |
| 2017 | 70.77 |
| 2018 | 70.82 |
| 2019 | 71.05 |
| 2020 | 69.32 |
| 2021 | 69.59 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Arab World was 46.54 as of 2017. Its highest value over the past 10 years was 49.38 in 2016, while its lowest value was 46.21 in 2014.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 47.64 |
| 2008 | 48.06 |
| 2009 | 46.33 |
| 2011 | 48.23 |
| 2012 | 47.24 |
| 2014 | 46.21 |
| 2016 | 49.38 |
| 2017 | 46.54 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Arab World was 45.71 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 48.18 in 1994, while its lowest value was 45.55 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 47.77 |
| 1991 | 47.78 |
| 1992 | 47.73 |
| 1993 | 47.98 |
| 1994 | 48.18 |
| 1995 | 48.07 |
| 1996 | 47.87 |
| 1997 | 47.66 |
| 1998 | 47.40 |
| 1999 | 47.74 |
| 2000 | 47.39 |
| 2001 | 46.84 |
| 2002 | 46.15 |
| 2003 | 46.34 |
| 2004 | 46.55 |
| 2005 | 46.80 |
| 2006 | 47.11 |
| 2007 | 47.34 |
| 2008 | 47.31 |
| 2009 | 47.31 |
| 2010 | 47.85 |
| 2011 | 47.71 |
| 2012 | 47.88 |
| 2013 | 48.05 |
| 2014 | 47.80 |
| 2015 | 47.61 |
| 2016 | 47.60 |
| 2017 | 47.02 |
| 2018 | 46.66 |
| 2019 | 46.66 |
| 2020 | 45.55 |
| 2021 | 45.71 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
