Work & Labour in Central and Southern Asia
7 indicators covering work & labour for Central and Southern Asia.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment - 13th | 12.4% | 2025 | down 7.1% | 14th |
| Unemployment rate, by sex and age - 13th ICLS | 4.6% | 2025 | down 34.0% | 25th |
| Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of) | 5.04 score | 2024 | up 3.5% | 8th |
| Proportion of informal employment, by sector and sex - 13th ICLS | 83.9% | 2025 | down 1.0% | 8th |
| Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with | 83.9% | 2024 | up 44.7% | 17th |
| Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an | 68.2% | 2024 | up 83.4% | 18th |
| [ILO] Proportion of unemployed persons receiving unemployment cash | 0.7% | 2023 | up 16.7% | 36th |