Labor participation ranking 1993 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 1993, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Burundi (88.25%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (1993) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burundi | 88.25% |
| 2 | Tanzania | 86.57% |
| 3 | Madagascar | 86.1% |
| 4 | Mozambique | 84.04% |
| 5 | Qatar | 83.68% |
| 6 | Burkina Faso | 83.53% |
| 7 | Nigeria | 83.42% |
| 8 | Solomon Islands | 82.94% |
| 9 | Cameroon | 82.22% |
| 10 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 81.88% |
| 11 | Ethiopia | 81.83% |
| 12 | Eritrea | 80.82% |
| 13 | Malawi | 80.79% |
| 14 | Cambodia | 79.94% |
| 15 | Niger | 78.86% |
| 16 | Georgia | 78.73% |
| 17 | China | 77.75% |
| 18 | Viet Nam | 77.71% |
| 19 | Angola | 77.37% |
| 20 | Liberia | 77.28% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1993 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1993 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | #14 | #14 |
| Tanzania | #4 | #4 |
| Madagascar | #2 | #2 |
| Mozambique | #10 | #10 |
| Qatar | #1 | #1 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Labor participation in 1993?
Burundi, with 88.25% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 1993. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.