Work & Labour in Northern Africa and Western Asia
7 indicators covering work & labour for Northern Africa and Western Asia.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment - 13th | 11.2% | 2025 | down 1.1% | 16th |
| Unemployment rate, by sex and age - 13th ICLS | 9.2% | 2025 | down 13.6% | 4th |
| Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of) | 5.07 | 2024 | up 8.8% | 5th |
| Proportion of informal employment, by sector and sex - 13th ICLS | 48.2% | 2025 | up 3.7% | 16th |
| Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with | 64.2% | 2024 | up 34.6% | 26th |
| Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an | 43.1% | 2024 | up 72.9% | 27th |
| [ILO] Proportion of unemployed persons receiving unemployment cash | 2.6% | 2023 | up 4.0% | 27th |