Yemen, Rep.—Total Labor Force
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #67 of 188
Latest Value
8.2M
2025
YoY Change
+2.9%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#67
of 188 countries
Maximum
8.2M
2025
Minimum
4.5M
2000
CAGR
+2.4%
26 years
Last
8.2M
Previous
7.9M
Highest
8.2M
Lowest
4.5M
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.2M | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 7.9M | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 7.7M | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 7.4M | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 7.0M | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 6.9M | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 6.7M | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 6.5M | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 6.3M | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 6.0M | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 5.8M | -10.3% |
| 2014 | 6.5M | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 6.3M | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 6.2M | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 6.1M | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 6.0M | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 5.8M | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 5.6M | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 5.4M | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 5.3M | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 5.1M | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 5.0M | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 4.8M | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 4.7M | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 4.6M | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 4.5M |
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 →