Labor participation ranking 1997 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 1997, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Tanzania (86.48%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (1997) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanzania | 86.48% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 86.15% |
| 3 | Burundi | 85.14% |
| 4 | Mozambique | 83.94% |
| 5 | Nigeria | 83.8% |
| 6 | Qatar | 82.91% |
| 7 | Solomon Islands | 82.87% |
| 8 | Burkina Faso | 82.71% |
| 9 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.27% |
| 10 | Cameroon | 82.08% |
| 11 | Ethiopia | 81.97% |
| 12 | Malawi | 80.85% |
| 13 | Cambodia | 80.55% |
| 14 | Eritrea | 80.48% |
| 15 | Azerbaijan | 79.95% |
| 16 | Niger | 78.89% |
| 17 | Angola | 77.41% |
| 18 | Liberia | 77.15% |
| 19 | Vanuatu | 76.84% |
| 20 | Viet Nam | 76.14% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1997 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1997 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | #4 | #4 |
| Madagascar | #2 | #2 |
| Burundi | #14 | #14 |
| Mozambique | #10 | #10 |
| Nigeria | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Labor participation in 1997?
Tanzania, with 86.48% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 1997. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.