Namibia—Total Labor Force
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #144 of 188
Latest Value
1.2M
2025
YoY Change
+2.5%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#144
of 188 countries
Maximum
1.2M
2025
Minimum
575,679
2000
CAGR
+2.8%
26 years
Last
1.2M
Previous
1.1M
Highest
1.2M
Lowest
575,679
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.2M | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 1.1M | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 1.1M | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 1.1M | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 994,464 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 960,250 | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 984,283 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 958,630 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 947,334 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 935,710 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 914,121 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 892,359 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 881,059 | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 800,026 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 778,067 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 759,361 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 740,620 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 721,316 | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 701,719 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 682,001 | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 662,309 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 643,871 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 627,019 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 610,372 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 593,289 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 575,679 |
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 →