Labor participation ranking 2020 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2020, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (87.11%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 87.11% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 84.59% |
| 3 | Solomon Islands | 83.52% |
| 4 | Tanzania | 82.84% |
| 5 | Cambodia | 82.24% |
| 6 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 80.62% |
| 7 | Nigeria | 79.31% |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 78.78% |
| 9 | Burundi | 78.55% |
| 10 | Mozambique | 78.15% |
| 11 | Uganda | 78.01% |
| 12 | Eritrea | 77.51% |
| 13 | Liberia | 76.09% |
| 14 | Burkina Faso | 75.19% |
| 15 | Benin | 74.78% |
| 16 | Viet Nam | 74.37% |
| 17 | Niger | 74.14% |
| 18 | Iceland | 73.56% |
| 19 | Angola | 73.32% |
| 20 | South Sudan | 73.23% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2020 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2020 | 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 2020?
Qatar, with 87.11% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2020. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.