American Samoa—Labor Force Participation, Age 15+ (National Estimate, %)
Latest Value
52.6%
2010
Maximum
59.9%
2005
Minimum
52.6%
2010
CAGR
-0.1%
3 years
Last
52.6%
Previous
—
Highest
59.9%
Lowest
52.6%
Unit
% of total population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
American Samoa's labor force participation, age 15+ (national estimate, %) was 52.6% in 2010. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 59.9% (2005) and the lowest was 52.6% (2010). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.6% | -12.2% |
| 2005 | 59.9% | +13.0% |
| 2000 | 53.0% |
Top Countries — Labor Force Participation, Age 15+ (National Estimate, %)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 88.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | Tanzania | 83.7% | 2025 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 82.2% | 2025 |
| 4 | Nigeria | 81.5% | 2024 |
| 5 | Bolivia | 80.1% | 2025 |
| 6 | Niger | 79.6% | 2022 |
| 7 | Cambodia | 79.6% | 2025 |
| 8 | Uganda | 79.4% | 2021 |
| 9 | Mozambique | 78.8% | 2022 |
| 10 | Rwanda | 76.8% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Methodology
Original contributors: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: June 22, 2026
Unit
% of total population ages 15+
Source: World Bank (World Development Indicators)View original source →