Iran vs Least developed countries: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- Iran
- Least developed countries
How they compare
Least developed countries currently reports 450.68 million against 29.52 million in Iran, a difference of 421.16 million.
That makes Least developed countries's figure about 15.3 times Iran's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Least developed countries has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 24th and Least developed countries ranks 23rd of 187 countries.
Least developed countries has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Least developed countries | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.46 million | 218.79 million | 202.32 million | Least developed countries |
| 2000s | 23.00 million | 286.15 million | 263.15 million | Least developed countries |
| 2010s | 26.67 million | 362.85 million | 336.18 million | Least developed countries |
| 2020s | 28.52 million | 431.62 million | 403.10 million | Least developed countries |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, total, Iran or Least developed countries?
- Least developed countries, at 450.68 million against 29.52 million in Iran as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, total between Iran and Least developed countries?
- 421.16 million, with Least developed countries ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Least developed countries?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Iran and Least developed countries rank globally for labor force, total?
- Iran ranks 24th and Least developed countries ranks 23rd of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILO), type: estimates based on external database, published as Labor force, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
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.