Labor participation ranking 2008 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2008, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Tanzania (87.36%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanzania | 87.36% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 86.55% |
| 3 | Qatar | 86.09% |
| 4 | Solomon Islands | 84.46% |
| 5 | Mozambique | 83.39% |
| 6 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.05% |
| 7 | Ethiopia | 81.73% |
| 8 | Nigeria | 81.61% |
| 9 | Burkina Faso | 80.29% |
| 10 | Cameroon | 80.01% |
| 11 | Eritrea | 79.97% |
| 12 | Niger | 79.43% |
| 13 | Cambodia | 78.94% |
| 14 | Peru | 78.22% |
| 15 | Burundi | 77.88% |
| 16 | Malawi | 77.31% |
| 17 | Angola | 77.25% |
| 18 | Liberia | 77.12% |
| 19 | United Arab Emirates | 77.06% |
| 20 | Iceland | 76.42% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2008 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2008 | 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 2008?
Tanzania, with 87.36% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2008. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.