Iran Labour Force

Iran IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 46.566 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 46.639 % for 2016. IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 45.431 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.108 % in 2005 and a record low of 43.652 % in 2014. IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
46.57 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Iran Iran IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64

Iran IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 17.933 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18.122 % for 2016. IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 15.579 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.424 % in 2005 and a record low of 10.219 % in 1990. IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
17.93 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Iran Iran IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

Iran IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 75.220 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 75.205 % for 2016. IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 75.595 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.908 % in 1990 and a record low of 72.891 % in 2014. IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
75.22 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Iran IR: Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | Person | World Bank

IR: Labour Force data was reported at 27,344,920.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 27,165,257.000 Person for 2016. IR: Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 22,864,973.500 Person from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27,344,920.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 14,234,962.000 Person in 1990. IR: Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in September 2018.; Sum; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
27,344,745.00 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force

Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 44.150 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 44.335 % for 2016. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 44.109 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.417 % in 2005 and a record low of 41.630 % in 2014. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
44.15 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 27.375 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 27.971 % for 2016. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 32.299 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.977 % in 1990 and a record low of 25.383 % in 2014. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
27.38 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 16.843 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.079 % for 2016. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 14.798 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.410 % in 2005 and a record low of 9.828 % in 1990. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
16.84 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 11.047 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.535 % for 2016. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 12.177 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.221 % in 2005 and a record low of 8.818 % in 2014. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
11.05 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 71.367 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71.500 % for 2016. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 73.686 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.783 % in 1990 and a record low of 69.448 % in 2014. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
71.37 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 42.394 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 43.248 % for 2016. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 51.648 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.676 % in 1990 and a record low of 41.207 % in 2014. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
42.39 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 23.601 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.887 % for 2016. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 20.761 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.133 % in 2005 and a record low of 12.017 % in 1990. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
23.60 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1966 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 43.210 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.760 % for 2015. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 43.790 % from Dec 1966 to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.380 % in 1966 and a record low of 37.600 % in 2013. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
43.21 2016 yearly 1966 - 2016

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Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

1966 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 26.620 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.070 % for 2015. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 31.570 % from Dec 1966 to 2016, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.470 % in 1966 and a record low of 24.650 % in 2014. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
26.62 2016 yearly 1966 - 2016

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1966 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 16.290 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.440 % for 2015. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 13.245 % from Dec 1966 to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.150 % in 2005 and a record low of 7.860 % in 1972. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
16.29 2016 yearly 1966 - 2016

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Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1966 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 10.990 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.610 % for 2015. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 12.240 % from Dec 1966 to 2016, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.800 % in 2005 and a record low of 8.600 % in 2014. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
10.99 2016 yearly 1966 - 2016

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Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1966 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 70.430 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 69.390 % for 2015. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 72.520 % from Dec 1966 to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.490 % in 1966 and a record low of 63.000 % in 2013. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
70.43 2016 yearly 1966 - 2016

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Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1966 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 41.390 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.990 % for 2015. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 50.990 % from Dec 1966 to 2016, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.770 % in 1966 and a record low of 39.990 % in 2015. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
41.39 2016 yearly 1966 - 2016

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

Iran IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1966 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 23.129 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.810 % for 2015. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 19.369 % from Dec 1966 to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.941 % in 2005 and a record low of 9.872 % in 1972. IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
23.13 2016 yearly 1966 - 2016

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Iran IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2016 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 50.630 % in 2016. IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 50.630 % from Dec 2016 to 2016, with 1 observations. IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
50.63 2016 yearly 2016 - 2016

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

Iran IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2016 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 83.560 % in 2016. IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 83.560 % from Dec 2016 to 2016, with 1 observations. IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
83.56 2016 yearly 2016 - 2016

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

Iran IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2016 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 67.760 % in 2016. IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 67.760 % from Dec 2016 to 2016, with 1 observations. IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
67.76 2016 yearly 2016 - 2016

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

Iran IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2016 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 10.820 % in 2016. IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 10.820 % from Dec 2016 to 2016, with 1 observations. IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
10.82 2016 yearly 2016 - 2016

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population

Iran IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2016 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 80.860 % in 2016. IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 80.860 % from Dec 2016 to 2016, with 1 observations. IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
80.86 2016 yearly 2016 - 2016

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

Iran IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2016 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 48.750 % in 2016. IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 48.750 % from Dec 2016 to 2016, with 1 observations. IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
48.75 2016 yearly 2016 - 2016

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

Iran IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2016 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 12.980 % in 2016. IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 12.980 % from Dec 2016 to 2016, with 1 observations. IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
12.98 2016 yearly 2016 - 2016

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population

Iran IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2016 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 81.430 % in 2016. IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 81.430 % from Dec 2016 to 2016, with 1 observations. IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
81.43 2016 yearly 2016 - 2016

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

Iran IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2016 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 47.880 % in 2016. IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 47.880 % from Dec 2016 to 2016, with 1 observations. IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
47.88 2016 yearly 2016 - 2016

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

Iran IR: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

IR: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 19.043 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19.229 % for 2016. IR: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 17.050 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.038 % in 2005 and a record low of 10.443 % in 1990. IR: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Labour Force. Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
19.04 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Iran Iran IR: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force
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IR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64
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IR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24
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IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population
IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
IR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population
IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
IR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population
IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
IR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
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