Labor participation ranking 1994 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 1994, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Burundi (87.5%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (1994) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burundi | 87.5% |
| 2 | Tanzania | 86.48% |
| 3 | Madagascar | 86.08% |
| 4 | Mozambique | 84.01% |
| 5 | Nigeria | 83.96% |
| 6 | Qatar | 83.77% |
| 7 | Burkina Faso | 83.33% |
| 8 | Solomon Islands | 82.77% |
| 9 | Cameroon | 82.2% |
| 10 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 81.94% |
| 11 | Ethiopia | 81.86% |
| 12 | Malawi | 80.82% |
| 13 | Eritrea | 80.67% |
| 14 | Cambodia | 80.51% |
| 15 | Georgia | 79.95% |
| 16 | Niger | 78.86% |
| 17 | Azerbaijan | 78.57% |
| 18 | Viet Nam | 77.53% |
| 19 | Angola | 77.4% |
| 20 | China | 77.27% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1994 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1994 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | #14 | #14 |
| Tanzania | #4 | #4 |
| Madagascar | #2 | #2 |
| Mozambique | #10 | #10 |
| Nigeria | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Labor participation in 1994?
Burundi, with 87.5% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 1994. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.