Bhutan Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Bhutan's labor force participation stood at 64.82% in 2025, a decline of +0.08pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.36% by 2026. Bhutan ranked 62nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 62.01% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 62.68% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 63.36% | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.82% | −0.08pp | #62 |
| 2024 | 64.90% | −0.09pp | #63 |
| 2023 | 64.99% | +1.90pp | #63 |
| 2022 | 63.09% | −6.00pp | #80 |
| 2021 | 69.09% | +1.27pp | #31 |
| 2020 | 67.83% | +1.46pp | #35 |
| 2019 | 66.36% | +3.76pp | #49 |
| 2018 | 62.60% | −0.18pp | #80 |
| 2017 | 62.78% | −0.18pp | #77 |
| 2016 | 62.96% | −0.18pp | #75 |
| 2015 | 63.14% | +0.53pp | #75 |
| 2014 | 62.61% | −2.69pp | #79 |
| 2013 | 65.30% | +0.90pp | #58 |
| 2012 | 64.40% | −3.01pp | #66 |
| 2011 | 67.41% | −0.74pp | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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
Bhutan's labor force participation was 64.82% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bhutan's labor force participation peaked at 70.57% in 1990.
The lowest labor force participation in Bhutan was 62.60% in 2018.
Bhutan ranks 62nd globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's labor force participation is projected to reach 63.36% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Bhutan in 2025 was 64.82%. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_labor-force-participation,
title = {Bhutan Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}