Labor participation ranking 2019 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2019, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (87.43%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 87.43% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 85.37% |
| 3 | Solomon Islands | 84.31% |
| 4 | Tanzania | 83.81% |
| 5 | Cambodia | 82.42% |
| 6 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.18% |
| 7 | Nigeria | 81% |
| 8 | Burundi | 79.74% |
| 9 | United Arab Emirates | 79.47% |
| 10 | Mozambique | 78.92% |
| 11 | Eritrea | 78.39% |
| 12 | Burkina Faso | 77.62% |
| 13 | Peru | 77.36% |
| 14 | Uganda | 77.24% |
| 15 | Liberia | 76.82% |
| 16 | Viet Nam | 76.61% |
| 17 | Iceland | 75.7% |
| 18 | Benin | 75.1% |
| 19 | Angola | 75.02% |
| 20 | Bahamas, The | 74.4% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2019 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2019 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #1 | #1 |
| Madagascar | #2 | #2 |
| Solomon Islands | #3 | #3 |
| Tanzania | #4 | #4 |
| Cambodia | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Labor participation in 2019?
Qatar, with 87.43% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2019. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.