Labor participation ranking 1995 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 1995, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Burundi (86.88%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Burundi, stood at 86.88%. The twentieth economy, Liberia, reported 77.21% — a 1.1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 187 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (1995) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burundi | 86.88% |
| 2 | Tanzania | 86.44% |
| 3 | Madagascar | 86.08% |
| 4 | Nigeria | 84.1% |
| 5 | Mozambique | 83.98% |
| 6 | Qatar | 83.84% |
| 7 | Burkina Faso | 83.13% |
| 8 | Solomon Islands | 82.54% |
| 9 | Cameroon | 82.17% |
| 10 | North Korea | 82.05% |
| 11 | Ethiopia | 81.89% |
| 12 | Malawi | 80.84% |
| 13 | Cambodia | 80.5% |
| 14 | Azerbaijan | 80.5% |
| 15 | Eritrea | 80.4% |
| 16 | Georgia | 79.13% |
| 17 | Niger | 78.86% |
| 18 | Angola | 77.42% |
| 19 | Viet Nam | 77.32% |
| 20 | Liberia | 77.21% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1995 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1995 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | #14 | #14 |
| Tanzania | #4 | #4 |
| Madagascar | #2 | #2 |
| Nigeria | #5 | #5 |
| Mozambique | #10 | #10 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Labor participation in 1995?
Burundi, with 86.88% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 1995. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.