Labor participation ranking 2016 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2016, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (87.48%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 87.48% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 85.83% |
| 3 | Solomon Islands | 84.34% |
| 4 | Tanzania | 83.89% |
| 5 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.02% |
| 6 | Cambodia | 81.74% |
| 7 | Nigeria | 80.84% |
| 8 | Burundi | 79.92% |
| 9 | Eritrea | 79.08% |
| 10 | Mozambique | 79.02% |
| 11 | United Arab Emirates | 78.45% |
| 12 | Burkina Faso | 78.37% |
| 13 | Iceland | 77.42% |
| 14 | Viet Nam | 76.97% |
| 15 | Liberia | 76.94% |
| 16 | Ethiopia | 76.37% |
| 17 | Angola | 75.9% |
| 18 | Peru | 75.38% |
| 19 | Kenya | 74.41% |
| 20 | Bahamas, The | 74.03% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2016 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2016 | 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 2016?
Qatar, with 87.48% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2016. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.