Congo, Rep.—Labor Force Participation, Age 15+ (National Estimate, %)
Latest Value
53.1%
2012
Maximum
67.9%
2005
Minimum
44.9%
2009
CAGR
-3.5%
3 years
Last
53.1%
Previous
—
Highest
67.9%
Lowest
44.9%
Unit
% of total population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Congo, Rep.'s labor force participation, age 15+ (national estimate, %) was 53.1% in 2012. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 67.9% (2005) and the lowest was 44.9% (2009). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 53.1% | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 44.9% | -33.9% |
| 2005 | 67.9% |
Top Countries — Labor Force Participation, Age 15+ (National Estimate, %)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 88.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | Tanzania | 85.3% | 2024 |
| 3 | Nigeria | 81.5% | 2024 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 81.4% | 2024 |
| 5 | Cambodia | 80.0% | 2023 |
| 6 | Niger | 79.6% | 2022 |
| 7 | Bolivia | 79.6% | 2024 |
| 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 →