Papua New Guinea—Total Labor Force
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #98 of 188
Latest Value
3.7M
2025
YoY Change
+2.5%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#98
of 188 countries
Maximum
3.7M
2025
Minimum
1.6M
2000
CAGR
+3.4%
26 years
Last
3.7M
Previous
3.7M
Highest
3.7M
Lowest
1.6M
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.7M | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 3.7M | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 3.6M | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 3.5M | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 3.4M | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 3.3M | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 3.2M | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 3.1M | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 3.0M | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 2.9M | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 2.8M | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 2.7M | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 2.6M | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 2.5M | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 2.4M | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 2.3M | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 2.2M | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 2.2M | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 2.1M | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 2.0M | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 1.9M | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 1.9M | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 1.8M | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 1.7M | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 1.7M | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 1.6M |
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 →