Labor participation ranking 2007 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2007, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Tanzania (87.86%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2007) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanzania | 87.86% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 86.55% |
| 3 | Qatar | 85.33% |
| 4 | Solomon Islands | 84.51% |
| 5 | Mozambique | 83.95% |
| 6 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.1% |
| 7 | Ethiopia | 81.83% |
| 8 | Nigeria | 81.8% |
| 9 | Cameroon | 81.73% |
| 10 | Cambodia | 81.23% |
| 11 | Burkina Faso | 80.52% |
| 12 | Eritrea | 80.04% |
| 13 | Niger | 79.39% |
| 14 | Malawi | 78.52% |
| 15 | Peru | 78.23% |
| 16 | Burundi | 77.68% |
| 17 | United Arab Emirates | 77.32% |
| 18 | Angola | 77.25% |
| 19 | Iceland | 77.16% |
| 20 | Liberia | 77.12% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2007 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2007 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | #4 | #4 |
| Madagascar | #2 | #2 |
| Qatar | #1 | #1 |
| Solomon Islands | #3 | #3 |
| Mozambique | #10 | #10 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Labor participation in 2007?
Tanzania, with 87.86% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2007. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.