Ghana—Labor Force Participation, Age 15+ (National Estimate, %)
Ghana's labor force participation, age 15+ (national estimate, %) was 64.9% in 2024, ranking #61 out of 153 countries. This represents a -2.6% change from 2023. Over the past 10 years, the highest recorded value was 76.1% (2013) and the lowest was 57.4% (2021). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.9% | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 66.6% | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 63.6% | +10.8% |
| 2021 | 57.4% | -19.5% |
| 2017 | 71.3% | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 69.3% | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 76.1% | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 70.9% | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 68.6% | -8.0% |
| 2000 | 74.6% |
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+