Labor participation ranking 2002 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2002, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Tanzania (86.84%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2002) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanzania | 86.84% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 86.48% |
| 3 | Mozambique | 85.7% |
| 4 | Solomon Islands | 84.74% |
| 5 | Qatar | 82.94% |
| 6 | Nigeria | 82.94% |
| 7 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.14% |
| 8 | Ethiopia | 82.08% |
| 9 | Cameroon | 81.86% |
| 10 | Burkina Faso | 81.64% |
| 11 | Burundi | 81.04% |
| 12 | Malawi | 80.82% |
| 13 | Eritrea | 80.44% |
| 14 | Cambodia | 80.42% |
| 15 | Niger | 79.12% |
| 16 | Angola | 77.32% |
| 17 | Vanuatu | 77.13% |
| 18 | Liberia | 77.07% |
| 19 | Iceland | 76.72% |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | 74.99% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2002 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2002 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | #4 | #4 |
| Madagascar | #2 | #2 |
| Mozambique | #10 | #10 |
| Solomon Islands | #3 | #3 |
| Qatar | #1 | #1 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Labor participation in 2002?
Tanzania, with 86.84% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2002. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.