West Bank and Gaza—Total Labor Force
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #137 of 188
Latest Value
1.4M
2022
YoY Change
+6.9%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#137
of 188 countries
Maximum
1.4M
2022
Minimum
581,078
2001
CAGR
+3.8%
23 years
Last
1.4M
Previous
1.3M
Highest
1.4M
Lowest
581,078
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.4M | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 1.3M | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 1.2M | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 1.3M | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 1.2M | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 1.2M | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 1.1M | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 1.1M | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 1.0M | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 1.0M | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 977,472 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 940,188 | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 879,814 | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 839,676 | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 805,777 | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 785,554 | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 732,368 | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 705,921 | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 673,177 | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 658,607 | +11.8% |
| 2002 | 589,186 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 581,078 | -6.0% |
| 2000 | 618,184 |
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).
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