Labor participation ranking 1999 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 1999, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Tanzania (86.46%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (1999) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanzania | 86.46% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 86.26% |
| 3 | Mozambique | 84.66% |
| 4 | Nigeria | 83.6% |
| 5 | Burundi | 83.45% |
| 6 | Solomon Islands | 83.21% |
| 7 | Qatar | 82.66% |
| 8 | Burkina Faso | 82.29% |
| 9 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.21% |
| 10 | Ethiopia | 82.05% |
| 11 | Cameroon | 81.99% |
| 12 | Malawi | 80.86% |
| 13 | Eritrea | 80.72% |
| 14 | Cambodia | 80.43% |
| 15 | Niger | 78.97% |
| 16 | Azerbaijan | 78.12% |
| 17 | Angola | 77.38% |
| 18 | Liberia | 77.11% |
| 19 | Vanuatu | 76.9% |
| 20 | Iceland | 76.27% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1999 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1999 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | #4 | #4 |
| Madagascar | #2 | #2 |
| Mozambique | #10 | #10 |
| Nigeria | #5 | #5 |
| Burundi | #14 | #14 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Labor participation in 1999?
Tanzania, with 86.46% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 1999. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.