Armenia Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Armenia's labor force participation was 59.39% in 2025, ranked 107th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Armenia's labor force participation stood at 59.39% in 2025, a decline of +0.53pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 58.81% by 2026. Armenia ranked 107th globally.
Armenia's labor force participation rate has been trending downward over the past 36 years, with the latest figure standing at 59.39% as of 2025. This represents a significant decline from its all-time peak of 65.93% in 1990. The country's labor force participation rate also experienced a trough in 2019, reaching 58.76%. In comparison to its peers, Armenia's rate is slightly lower than Guatemala's 59.62% and Chad's 59.44%, but higher than Serbia's 59.14% and Belize's 59.10%. The decline in labor force participation is a concerning trend, particularly given the country's ranking of 107th globally. Looking ahead, a shift in economic policies or an increase in job opportunities could potentially change the trajectory of Armenia's labor force participation rate, potentially leading to an uptick in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 58.00% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 58.40% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 58.81% | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.39% | −0.53pp | #107 |
| 2024 | 59.92% | −0.07pp | #104 |
| 2023 | 59.99% | +1.17pp | #107 |
| 2022 | 58.82% | −3.13pp | #115 |
| 2021 | 61.95% | +0.69pp | #85 |
| 2020 | 61.26% | +2.50pp | #84 |
| 2019 | 58.76% | −2.57pp | #118 |
| 2018 | 61.33% | −0.13pp | #92 |
| 2017 | 61.46% | −0.18pp | #88 |
| 2016 | 61.64% | +0.10pp | #88 |
| 2015 | 61.54% | +0.01pp | #91 |
| 2014 | 61.53% | −0.01pp | #91 |
| 2013 | 61.54% | −0.01pp | #90 |
| 2012 | 61.55% | −0.26pp | #90 |
| 2011 | 61.81% | −0.14pp | #85 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Armenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Armenia's labor force participation was 59.39% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Armenia's labor force participation peaked at 65.93% in 1990.
The lowest labor force participation in Armenia was 58.76% in 2019.
Armenia ranks 107th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Armenia's labor force participation is projected to reach 58.81% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Armenia in 2025 was 59.39%. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_armenia_labor-force-participation,
title = {Armenia Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/armenia/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}