Countries with the Largest Working-Age Population Share (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
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Qatar leads with population ages 15–64 (%) of 83.3%.
United Arab Emirates ranks #2 at 82.2%.
Kuwait ranks #3 at 78.9%.
Bahrain ranks #4 at 77.6%.
Maldives ranks #5 at 76.0%.
Top 25 Countries by Population Ages 15–64 (%)
| # | Country | Population Ages 15–64 (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Qatar | 83.3% | 2025 |
| 2 |  United Arab Emirates | 82.2% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Kuwait | 78.9% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Bahrain | 77.6% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Maldives | 76.0% | 2025 |
| 6 |  British Virgin Islands | 75.8% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Cayman Islands | 74.4% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Singapore | 74.1% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | 73.3% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Jamaica | 73.1% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Bhutan | 73.0% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Oman | 73.0% | 2025 |
| 13 |  St. Lucia | 72.8% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Turks and Caicos Islands | 72.3% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Brunei Darussalam | 72.1% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Andorra | 71.8% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Seychelles | 71.5% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Mauritius | 71.3% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Macao SAR, China | 71.2% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 70.7% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Malaysia | 70.7% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Bahamas, The | 70.4% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Palau | 70.2% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Antigua and Barbuda | 70.2% | 2025 |
| 25 |  St. Kitts and Nevis | 69.9% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest population ages 15–64 (%) in 2025?
Qatar has the highest population ages 15–64 (%) at 83.3% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 217 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.