Labor participation ranking 2014 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2014, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (86.75%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 86.75% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 86.16% |
| 3 | Solomon Islands | 84.37% |
| 4 | Tanzania | 83.97% |
| 5 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.05% |
| 6 | Nigeria | 80.77% |
| 7 | Cambodia | 80.29% |
| 8 | Mozambique | 79.72% |
| 9 | Ethiopia | 79.61% |
| 10 | Eritrea | 79.11% |
| 11 | Burundi | 78.94% |
| 12 | Burkina Faso | 78.86% |
| 13 | United Arab Emirates | 77.67% |
| 14 | Viet Nam | 77.31% |
| 15 | Uganda | 77.21% |
| 16 | Peru | 77.07% |
| 17 | Liberia | 76.98% |
| 18 | Angola | 76.47% |
| 19 | Iceland | 75.97% |
| 20 | Kenya | 74.17% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2014 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2014 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #1 | #1 |
| Madagascar | #2 | #2 |
| Solomon Islands | #3 | #3 |
| Tanzania | #4 | #4 |
| Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | #7 | #7 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Labor participation in 2014?
Qatar, with 86.75% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2014. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.