Labor participation ranking 2010 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2010, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (86.56%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2010) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 86.56% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 86.49% |
| 3 | Tanzania | 86.31% |
| 4 | Cambodia | 84.75% |
| 5 | Solomon Islands | 84.34% |
| 6 | Mozambique | 82.23% |
| 7 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.09% |
| 8 | Ethiopia | 81.53% |
| 9 | Nigeria | 81.28% |
| 10 | Burkina Faso | 79.82% |
| 11 | Eritrea | 79.7% |
| 12 | Niger | 79.5% |
| 13 | Peru | 79.24% |
| 14 | Burundi | 78.42% |
| 15 | Angola | 77.26% |
| 16 | Liberia | 77.11% |
| 17 | United Arab Emirates | 76.64% |
| 18 | Viet Nam | 76.27% |
| 19 | Cameroon | 76.23% |
| 20 | Malawi | 74.74% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2010 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2010 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #1 | #1 |
| Madagascar | #2 | #2 |
| Tanzania | #4 | #4 |
| Cambodia | #6 | #6 |
| Solomon Islands | #3 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Labor participation in 2010?
Qatar, with 86.56% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2010. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.