Namibia—Labor Force Participation, Age 15+ (National Estimate, %)
Latest Value
58.9%
2018
Maximum
61.7%
2013
Minimum
48.0%
2004
CAGR
+0.5%
10 years
Last
58.9%
Previous
—
Highest
61.7%
Lowest
48.0%
Unit
% of total population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Namibia's labor force participation, age 15+ (national estimate, %) was 58.9% in 2018. Over the past 10 years, the highest recorded value was 61.7% (2013) and the lowest was 48.0% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 58.9% | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 60.5% | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 60.8% | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 61.7% | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 57.5% | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 60.2% | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 55.4% | +15.3% |
| 2004 | 48.0% | -11.7% |
| 2001 | 54.4% | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 54.1% |
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 →