Labor participation ranking 1990 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 1990, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Burundi (90.09%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (1990) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burundi | 90.09% |
| 2 | Tanzania | 86.68% |
| 3 | Madagascar | 86.24% |
| 4 | Mozambique | 84.08% |
| 5 | Burkina Faso | 83.9% |
| 6 | Qatar | 83.75% |
| 7 | Solomon Islands | 83.47% |
| 8 | Cameroon | 82.23% |
| 9 | Ethiopia | 81.81% |
| 10 | Nigeria | 81.79% |
| 11 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 81.49% |
| 12 | Eritrea | 81% |
| 13 | Malawi | 80.65% |
| 14 | Cambodia | 79.97% |
| 15 | China | 79.17% |
| 16 | Niger | 78.9% |
| 17 | Viet Nam | 78.15% |
| 18 | Liberia | 77.32% |
| 19 | Angola | 77.27% |
| 20 | Vanuatu | 76.99% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1990 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1990 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | #14 | #14 |
| Tanzania | #4 | #4 |
| Madagascar | #2 | #2 |
| Mozambique | #10 | #10 |
| Burkina Faso | #29 | #29 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Labor participation in 1990?
Burundi, with 90.09% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 1990. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.