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Bahamas, The Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

73.78% −0.22pp (-0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #19 Global Peak 74.40% (2019) Source World Bank

Bahamas, The Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Bahamas, The's labor force participation stood at 73.78% in 2025, a decline of +0.22pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 75.57% by 2026. Bahamas, The ranked 19th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 77.18% - -
2027* trend 76.38% - -
2026* trend 75.57% - -
2025 73.78% −0.22pp #19
2024 74.00% −0.13pp #19
2023 74.13% −0.02pp #19
2022 74.15% +4.49pp #22
2021 69.66% +1.58pp #29
2020 68.08% −6.32pp #33
2019 74.40% +0.10pp #20
2018 74.30% +0.14pp #20
2017 74.16% +0.13pp #20
2016 74.03% +0.09pp #19
2015 73.94% +0.08pp #20
2014 73.86% +0.05pp #20
2013 73.82% +0.02pp #21
2012 73.80% −0.01pp #21
2011 73.81% −0.04pp #22
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 11.1% Real rate -5.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Bahamas, The matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1981. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bahamas, The's labor force participation?

Bahamas, The's labor force participation was 73.78% in 2025. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Bahamas, The?

Bahamas, The's labor force participation peaked at 74.40% in 2019.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Bahamas, The?

The lowest labor force participation in Bahamas, The was 68.08% in 2020.

How does Bahamas, The rank in labor force participation?

Bahamas, The ranks 19th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Bahamas, The in 2026?

Bahamas, The's labor force participation is projected to reach 75.57% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Bahamas, The in 2025?

The labor force participation of Bahamas, The in 2025 was 73.78%. This ranks 19th in the world.

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