World—Total Labor Force
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #1 of 188
Latest Value
3.73B
2025
YoY Change
+1.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#1
of 188 countries
Maximum
3.73B
2025
Minimum
2.76B
2000
CAGR
+1.2%
26 years
Last
3.73B
Previous
3.70B
Highest
3.73B
Lowest
2.76B
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.73B | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 3.70B | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 3.66B | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 3.60B | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 3.56B | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 3.47B | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 3.51B | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 3.47B | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 3.44B | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 3.40B | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 3.36B | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 3.33B | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 3.29B | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 3.25B | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 3.22B | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 3.18B | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 3.15B | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 3.12B | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 3.08B | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 3.04B | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 3.00B | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 2.95B | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 2.90B | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 2.85B | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 2.81B | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 2.76B |
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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