Labor participation ranking 2013 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2013, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (86.3%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 86.3% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 86.27% |
| 3 | Tanzania | 84.58% |
| 4 | Uganda | 84.52% |
| 5 | Solomon Islands | 84.27% |
| 6 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.06% |
| 7 | Ethiopia | 81.24% |
| 8 | Nigeria | 80.84% |
| 9 | Mozambique | 80.37% |
| 10 | Cambodia | 80.22% |
| 11 | Eritrea | 79.32% |
| 12 | Burkina Faso | 79.11% |
| 13 | Burundi | 78.84% |
| 14 | Peru | 77.86% |
| 15 | United Arab Emirates | 77.33% |
| 16 | Viet Nam | 77.23% |
| 17 | Liberia | 76.98% |
| 18 | Angola | 76.76% |
| 19 | Niger | 75.67% |
| 20 | Iceland | 74.9% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2013 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2013 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #1 | #1 |
| Madagascar | #2 | #2 |
| Tanzania | #4 | #4 |
| Uganda | #8 | #8 |
| Solomon Islands | #3 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Labor participation in 2013?
Qatar, with 86.3% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2013. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.