Countries with the Highest Male Labor Participation (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
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Qatar leads with male labor force participation (%) of 95.6%.
United Arab Emirates ranks #2 at 91.5%.
Kuwait ranks #3 at 88.6%.
Oman ranks #4 at 88.1%.
Madagascar ranks #5 at 88.1%.
Top 25 Countries by Male Labor Force Participation (%)
| # | Country | Male Labor Force Participation (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Qatar | 95.6% | 2025 |
| 2 |  United Arab Emirates | 91.5% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Kuwait | 88.6% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Oman | 88.1% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Madagascar | 88.1% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Cambodia | 87.8% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Tanzania | 87.3% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 86.8% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Niger | 86.5% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Solomon Islands | 86.2% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Bahrain | 85.9% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Uganda | 84.6% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Bolivia | 84.4% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Nigeria | 84.3% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Eritrea | 84.1% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Saudi Arabia | 83.3% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Central African Republic | 82.8% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Indonesia | 82.3% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Nicaragua | 81.8% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Guatemala | 81.7% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Paraguay | 81.6% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Liberia | 81.2% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Mali | 81.0% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Peru | 80.9% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Mozambique | 80.5% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest male labor force participation (%) in 2025?
Qatar has the highest male labor force participation (%) at 95.6% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 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.