Labor participation ranking 2011 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2011, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (86.46%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Qatar, stood at 86.46%. The twentieth economy, Cameroon, reported 75.24% — a 1.1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 187 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 86.46% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 86.43% |
| 3 | Tanzania | 85.75% |
| 4 | Cambodia | 85.44% |
| 5 | Solomon Islands | 84.24% |
| 6 | North Korea | 82.09% |
| 7 | Mozambique | 81.63% |
| 8 | Ethiopia | 81.44% |
| 9 | Nigeria | 81.12% |
| 10 | Uganda | 80.16% |
| 11 | Burkina Faso | 79.58% |
| 12 | Niger | 79.52% |
| 13 | Eritrea | 79.51% |
| 14 | Peru | 78.65% |
| 15 | Burundi | 78.57% |
| 16 | Angola | 77.32% |
| 17 | Liberia | 77.02% |
| 18 | United Arab Emirates | 76.87% |
| 19 | Viet Nam | 76.37% |
| 20 | Cameroon | 75.24% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2011 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2011 | 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 2011?
Qatar, with 86.46% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2011. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.