Argentina Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Argentina's labor force participation was 61.91% in 2025, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Argentina's labor force participation stood at 61.91% in 2025, a rise of +0.05pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.63% by 2026. Argentina ranked 89th globally.
Argentina’s labor force participation has risen modestly over the 36‑year span from 59.09 % in 1990 to 61.91 % in 2025, placing the country 89th globally. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 63.08 % in 1998, a period of relatively strong economic expansion, before falling to a trough of 56.02 % in 2020 amid the pandemic‑related contraction. The recent recovery to 61.91 % brings Argentina’s participation rate close to that of the United States (61.70 %) and slightly above Zambia (61.93 %). The upward trajectory since the 2020 low reflects gradual improvements in employment opportunities and higher female labor market entry, yet the level remains below the peak achieved in the late 1990s. Continued reforms that enhance job creation, particularly in the informal sector, and policies encouraging higher education enrollment could sustain the current upward momentum and potentially restore participation rates to historic highs.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 63.32% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 62.98% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 62.63% | - | - |
| 2025 | 61.91% | +0.05pp | #89 |
| 2024 | 61.86% | −0.42pp | #90 |
| 2023 | 62.29% | +0.80pp | #86 |
| 2022 | 61.48% | +1.13pp | #92 |
| 2021 | 60.36% | +4.33pp | #97 |
| 2020 | 56.02% | −4.27pp | #124 |
| 2019 | 60.29% | +0.69pp | #101 |
| 2018 | 59.60% | +0.79pp | #106 |
| 2017 | 58.81% | −0.21pp | #117 |
| 2016 | 59.02% | −0.21pp | #115 |
| 2015 | 59.23% | −0.21pp | #113 |
| 2014 | 59.44% | −0.52pp | #107 |
| 2013 | 59.96% | −0.40pp | #105 |
| 2012 | 60.36% | −0.29pp | #99 |
| 2011 | 60.65% | +0.46pp | #95 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina 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
Argentina's labor force participation was 61.91% in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Argentina's labor force participation peaked at 63.08% in 1998.
The lowest labor force participation in Argentina was 56.02% in 2020.
Argentina ranks 89th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's labor force participation is projected to reach 62.63% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Argentina in 2025 was 61.91%. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_labor-force-participation,
title = {Argentina Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}