Yemen, Rep.—Labor Force Participation, Age 15+ (National Estimate, %)
Latest Value
36.3%
2014
Maximum
44.5%
2005
Minimum
36.3%
2014
CAGR
-0.8%
8 years
Last
36.3%
Previous
—
Highest
44.5%
Lowest
36.3%
Unit
% of total population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Yemen, Rep.'s labor force participation, age 15+ (national estimate, %) was 36.3% in 2014. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 44.5% (2005) and the lowest was 36.3% (2014). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 36.3% | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 38.8% | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 42.2% | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 42.8% | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 43.4% | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 44.0% | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 44.5% | +13.5% |
| 2004 | 39.2% |
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 →