Labor participation ranking 2005 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2005, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Tanzania (87.99%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2005) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanzania | 87.99% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 86.5% |
| 3 | Mozambique | 85.02% |
| 4 | Solomon Islands | 84.45% |
| 5 | Qatar | 82.56% |
| 6 | Nigeria | 82.17% |
| 7 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.04% |
| 8 | Ethiopia | 82.02% |
| 9 | Cameroon | 81.77% |
| 10 | Burkina Faso | 80.97% |
| 11 | Cambodia | 80.83% |
| 12 | Malawi | 80.81% |
| 13 | Eritrea | 79.99% |
| 14 | Niger | 79.29% |
| 15 | Burundi | 78.43% |
| 16 | Angola | 77.27% |
| 17 | Liberia | 77.08% |
| 18 | Vanuatu | 77% |
| 19 | United Arab Emirates | 76.71% |
| 20 | Iceland | 75.73% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2005 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2005 | 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 2005?
Tanzania, with 87.99% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2005. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.