Labor participation ranking 2015 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2015, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (87.27%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 87.27% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 86.04% |
| 3 | Solomon Islands | 84.43% |
| 4 | Tanzania | 83.94% |
| 5 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.08% |
| 6 | Nigeria | 80.79% |
| 7 | Cambodia | 79.6% |
| 8 | Burundi | 79.49% |
| 9 | Eritrea | 79.21% |
| 10 | Mozambique | 79.05% |
| 11 | Burkina Faso | 78.62% |
| 12 | United Arab Emirates | 78% |
| 13 | Ethiopia | 77.98% |
| 14 | Viet Nam | 77.43% |
| 15 | Liberia | 76.97% |
| 16 | Iceland | 76.68% |
| 17 | Angola | 76.19% |
| 18 | Peru | 75.9% |
| 19 | Uganda | 75.58% |
| 20 | Kenya | 74.29% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2015 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2015 | 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 2015?
Qatar, with 87.27% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2015. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.