Countries with the Most Salaried Workers (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
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Qatar leads with wage & salaried workers (% of total) of 99.2%.
Bahrain ranks #2 at 97.6%.
Kuwait ranks #3 at 96.8%.
Norway ranks #4 at 95.1%.
Oman ranks #5 at 95.0%.
Top 25 Countries by Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total)
| # | Country | Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Qatar | 99.2% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Bahrain | 97.6% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Kuwait | 96.8% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Norway | 95.1% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Oman | 95.0% | 2025 |
| 6 |  United Arab Emirates | 94.9% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Saudi Arabia | 94.5% | 2025 |
| 8 |  United States | 93.9% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Russian Federation | 93.7% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Macao SAR, China | 93.2% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Belarus | 93.2% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Brunei Darussalam | 92.7% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 92.3% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Denmark | 92.1% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Germany | 91.9% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Channel Islands | 91.4% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Japan | 90.9% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 90.9% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Cyprus | 89.8% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Sweden | 89.8% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Luxembourg | 89.7% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Jordan | 88.8% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Israel | 88.7% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Lithuania | 88.5% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Hungary | 88.4% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest wage & salaried workers (% of total) in 2025?
Qatar has the highest wage & salaried workers (% of total) at 99.2% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 188 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.