Labor participation ranking 1991 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 1991, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Burundi (89.55%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (1991) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burundi | 89.55% |
| 2 | Tanzania | 86.66% |
| 3 | Madagascar | 86.21% |
| 4 | Mozambique | 84.07% |
| 5 | Burkina Faso | 83.93% |
| 6 | Qatar | 83.84% |
| 7 | Solomon Islands | 83.34% |
| 8 | Nigeria | 82.39% |
| 9 | Cameroon | 82.23% |
| 10 | Ethiopia | 81.8% |
| 11 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 81.6% |
| 12 | Eritrea | 80.97% |
| 13 | Malawi | 80.7% |
| 14 | Cambodia | 79.94% |
| 15 | Niger | 78.88% |
| 16 | China | 78.71% |
| 17 | Viet Nam | 78.06% |
| 18 | Liberia | 77.33% |
| 19 | Angola | 77.31% |
| 20 | Vanuatu | 76.97% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1991 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1991 | 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 1991?
Burundi, with 89.55% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 1991. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.