Account, in labor force in Iraq

Iraq: Account, in labor force was 46.3% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
46.3%
Change on year
up 53.9%
World rank
93rd
of 99 countries
All-time high
46.3%
in 2024
All-time low
16.8%
in 2014
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Account, in labor force in Iraq, 2011–2024

010203040502011201720242011: 17 % age 15+2014: 16.8 % age 15+2017: 26.5 % age 15+2021: 30.1 % age 15+2024: 46.3 % age 15+

Source: Global Findex database. Measured in % age 15+.

Analysis

In 2024, account, in labor force in Iraq stood at 46.3%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is up 53.9% on the previous year and up 175.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, account, in labor force in Iraq peaked at 46.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 16.8%, in 2014.

Iraq ranks 93rd of 99 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Account, in labor force in Iraq, year by year

Annual values for Account, in labor force (% age 15+) in Iraq, 2011 to 2024.
Year % age 15+ Change
2011 17.0%
2014 16.8% -1.1%
2017 26.5% +57.4%
2021 30.1% +13.5%
2024 46.3% +53.9%

Iraq compared with similar countries

  • Iraq's 46.3% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 83.4%, 56% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Iraq's 46.3% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 61.4%, 75% of the median. (10 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 20.1% 16.8% 26.5% 3
2020s 38.2% 30.1% 46.3% 2

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 90 Philippines 54.1% compare
  2. 91 Algeria 52.7% compare
  3. 92 Honduras 51.6% compare
  4. 94 Guatemala 43.2% compare
  5. 95 Sierra Leone 42.9% compare
  6. 96 Pakistan 42.7% compare

See the full ranking of 111 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is account, in labor force in Iraq?
Account, in labor force in Iraq was 46.3% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest account, in labor force recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 46.3% in 2024.
What is the lowest account, in labor force recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 16.8% in 2014.
How does Iraq rank for account, in labor force?
Iraq ranks 93rd out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
Is account, in labor force rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 175.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Iraq data come from?
The figures come from Global Findex database, published as part of Account, in labor force (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Account, in labor force (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
111 places, 555 data points, 2011–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of respondents who report having an account (by themselves or together with someone else) at a bank or another type of financial institution (see the definition for "financial institution account") or report personally using a mobile money service in the past year (see the definition for "mobile money account"), in labor force (% age 15+)