Countries with the Lowest Male Labor Participation (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
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Sao Tome and Principe leads with male labor force participation (%) of 24.0%.
Djibouti ranks #2 at 44.6%.
Turkmenistan ranks #3 at 46.1%.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #4 at 47.2%.
Gambia, The ranks #5 at 49.5%.
Bottom 25 Countries by Male Labor Force Participation (%)
| # | Country | Male Labor Force Participation (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sao Tome and Principe | 24.0% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Djibouti | 44.6% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Turkmenistan | 46.1% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 47.2% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Gambia, The | 49.5% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Puerto Rico (US) | 49.6% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Nepal | 52.9% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Papua New Guinea | 53.3% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Eswatini | 54.0% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Samoa | 54.5% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Sierra Leone | 55.2% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Tajikistan | 55.8% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 56.2% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Mauritania | 56.6% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Croatia | 57.4% | 2025 |
| 16 |  French Polynesia | 58.0% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Italy | 58.3% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Belgium | 59.0% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Tonga | 59.0% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Togo | 59.0% | 2025 |
| 21 |  France | 59.5% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Greece | 59.9% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 60.0% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Gabon | 60.1% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Yemen, Rep. | 61.2% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the lowest male labor force participation (%) in 2025?
Sao Tome and Principe has the lowest male labor force participation (%) at 24.0% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 187 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.