Maldives—Labor Force Participation, Age 15+ (National Estimate, %)
Latest Value
63.6%
2019
Maximum
68.5%
2014
Minimum
52.1%
2009
CAGR
+0.8%
5 years
Last
63.6%
Previous
—
Highest
68.5%
Lowest
52.1%
Unit
% of total population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Maldives's labor force participation, age 15+ (national estimate, %) was 63.6% in 2019. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 68.5% (2014) and the lowest was 52.1% (2009). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 63.6% | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 56.9% | -16.9% |
| 2014 | 68.5% | +31.5% |
| 2009 | 52.1% | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 54.8% |
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 →