Labor participation ranking 2022 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Labor Force Participation Rate in 2022, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (87.58%). A total of 186 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population ages 15+ (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 87.58% |
| 2 | Madagascar | 85.45% |
| 3 | Solomon Islands | 84.28% |
| 4 | Tanzania | 83.77% |
| 5 | Cambodia | 82.34% |
| 6 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 82.15% |
| 7 | Nigeria | 81.27% |
| 8 | Uganda | 80.03% |
| 9 | Niger | 79.61% |
| 10 | Burundi | 79.1% |
| 11 | Mozambique | 78.82% |
| 12 | Eritrea | 78.35% |
| 13 | Bolivia | 78.27% |
| 14 | United Arab Emirates | 77.24% |
| 15 | Liberia | 76.69% |
| 16 | Benin | 76.28% |
| 17 | Angola | 75.25% |
| 18 | Viet Nam | 74.48% |
| 19 | Peru | 74.47% |
| 20 | Iceland | 74.47% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2022 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2022 | 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 2022?
Qatar, with 87.58% (% of population ages 15+).
How many countries are included?
186 economies reported a value for SL.TLF.CACT.ZS in 2022. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.