Afghanistan—Total Labor Force
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #60 of 188
Latest Value
9.4M
2025
YoY Change
+3.1%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#60
of 188 countries
Maximum
9.4M
2025
Minimum
4.7M
2000
CAGR
+2.8%
26 years
Last
9.4M
Previous
9.1M
Highest
9.4M
Lowest
4.7M
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.4M | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 9.1M | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 8.8M | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 8.6M | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 9.1M | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 9.1M | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 9.2M | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 9.2M | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 9.2M | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 8.9M | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 8.6M | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 8.2M | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 7.9M | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 7.5M | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 7.1M | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 6.8M | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 6.6M | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 6.3M | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 6.1M | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 5.9M | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 5.7M | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 5.5M | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 5.3M | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 4.9M | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 4.7M | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 4.7M |
Top Countries — Total Labor Force
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | World | 3.73B | 2025 |
| 2 | China | 767.6M | 2025 |
| 3 | India | 617.6M | 2025 |
| 4 | United States | 174.8M | 2025 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 147.1M | 2025 |
| 6 | Nigeria | 116.6M | 2025 |
| 7 | Brazil | 108.3M | 2025 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 85.2M | 2025 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 74.7M | 2025 |
| 10 | Russian Federation | 72.4M | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Total Labor Force — World Bank World Development Indicators.
Methodology
Data compiled by Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Source: World BankView original source →