Labor participation ranking 2012 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2012, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Madagascar (86.36%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madagascar | 86.36% |
| 2 | Qatar | 86.27% |
| 3 | Tanzania | 85.17% |
| 4 | Solomon Islands | 84.31% |
| 5 | Cambodia | 82.99% |
| 6 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.07% |
| 7 | Ethiopia | 81.34% |
| 8 | Nigeria | 81.06% |
| 9 | Mozambique | 81.01% |
| 10 | Eritrea | 79.36% |
| 11 | Burkina Faso | 79.35% |
| 12 | Burundi | 78.7% |
| 13 | Peru | 78.46% |
| 14 | Niger | 77.65% |
| 15 | United Arab Emirates | 77.05% |
| 16 | Angola | 77.04% |
| 17 | Liberia | 76.96% |
| 18 | Viet Nam | 76.32% |
| 19 | Iceland | 74.28% |
| 20 | Cameroon | 74.22% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2012 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2012 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | #2 | #2 |
| Qatar | #1 | #1 |
| Tanzania | #4 | #4 |
| Solomon Islands | #3 | #3 |
| Cambodia | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Labor participation in 2012?
Madagascar, with 86.36% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2012. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.