Angola Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Angola's labor force participation was 74.79% in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Angola's labor force participation stood at 74.79% in 2025, a decline of +0.09pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 74.17% by 2026. Angola ranked 18th globally.
Angola’s labor force participation rate stood at 74.79 percent in 2025, ranking it eighteenth worldwide, and reflects a gradual decline from the 77.27 percent recorded in 1990. The all‑time peak of 77.42 percent was reached in 1996, while the lowest point of 73.32 percent occurred in 2020, indicating a modest but persistent contraction over the past three decades. Compared with peers of similar rank, Iceland posted a slightly higher rate of 74.93 percent and the Bahamas recorded 73.78 percent, suggesting that Angola’s participation remains competitive among middle‑ranking economies despite the downward trend. The sustained reduction may be linked to structural shifts such as urbanisation, demographic ageing and fluctuations in oil‑dependent employment, which have altered the composition of the active population. Continued diversification of the economy and policies that encourage female and youth labour market entry could stabilise the participation rate and potentially reverse the long‑term decline.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 73.47% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 73.82% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 74.17% | - | - |
| 2025 | 74.79% | −0.09pp | #18 |
| 2024 | 74.88% | −0.01pp | #18 |
| 2023 | 74.89% | −0.36pp | #17 |
| 2022 | 75.25% | −1.13pp | #17 |
| 2021 | 76.37% | +3.05pp | #15 |
| 2020 | 73.32% | −1.70pp | #19 |
| 2019 | 75.02% | −0.30pp | #19 |
| 2018 | 75.32% | −0.29pp | #17 |
| 2017 | 75.61% | −0.29pp | #17 |
| 2016 | 75.90% | −0.29pp | #16 |
| 2015 | 76.19% | −0.29pp | #16 |
| 2014 | 76.47% | −0.28pp | #17 |
| 2013 | 76.76% | −0.28pp | #17 |
| 2012 | 77.04% | −0.28pp | #15 |
| 2011 | 77.32% | +0.05pp | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's labor force participation was 74.79% in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Angola's labor force participation peaked at 77.42% in 1995.
The lowest labor force participation in Angola was 73.32% in 2020.
Angola ranks 18th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's labor force participation is projected to reach 74.17% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Angola in 2025 was 74.79%. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_labor-force-participation,
title = {Angola Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}