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Bolivia, Plurinational State of Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

78.63% +0.30pp (+0.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #11 Global Peak 78.63% (2025) Source World Bank

Bolivia, Plurinational State of Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's labor force participation stood at 78.63% in 2025, a rise of +0.30pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 78.80% by 2026. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 11th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 79.15% - -
2027* trend 78.97% - -
2026* trend 78.80% - -
2025 78.63% +0.30pp #11
2024 78.33% −0.05pp #14
2023 78.38% +0.11pp #12
2022 78.27% +0.48pp #13
2021 77.79% +5.53pp #12
2020 72.26% −1.89pp #22
2019 74.16% +2.36pp #21
2018 71.80% +3.16pp #27
2017 68.63% +1.28pp #36
2016 67.36% −0.18pp #43
2015 67.54% −0.18pp #42
2014 67.72% −0.18pp #43
2013 67.89% −0.18pp #39
2012 68.07% −0.18pp #38
2011 68.25% −0.17pp #36
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +16.1% GDP growth 5.1% C/A balance 7.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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

What is Bolivia, Plurinational State of's labor force participation?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's labor force participation was 78.63% in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's labor force participation peaked at 78.63% in 2025.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?

The lowest labor force participation in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 67.36% in 2016.

How does Bolivia, Plurinational State of rank in labor force participation?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 11th 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 Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2026?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's labor force participation is projected to reach 78.80% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025?

The labor force participation of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 78.63%. This ranks 11th in the world.

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