Côte d'Ivoire Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Côte d'Ivoire's labor force participation was 67.09% in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Côte d'Ivoire's labor force participation stood at 67.09% in 2025, a decline of +0.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 67.44% by 2026. Côte d'Ivoire ranked 42nd globally.
Côte d’Ivoire’s labor force participation rate has risen modestly over the 36‑year series, moving from 65.60 % in 1990 to 67.09 % in 2025, placing the country 42nd in the world. The upward trajectory peaked in 2012 at 67.27 % before slipping to a trough of 64.68 % in 2019, reflecting the impact of the post‑crisis recovery and subsequent economic slowdown. By 2025 the rate is only 0.18 percentage points below the 2012 high, indicating a gradual rebound that aligns Côte d’Ivoire with peers such as the Netherlands (67.25 %) and Mali (67.04 %). The narrow gap with these higher‑ranking economies suggests that continued structural reforms, investment in education and the expansion of formal employment opportunities could sustain the modest gains and potentially lift participation above the recent peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 67.78% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 67.61% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 67.44% | - | - |
| 2025 | 67.09% | −0.02pp | #42 |
| 2024 | 67.11% | −0.02pp | #45 |
| 2023 | 67.13% | −0.02pp | #47 |
| 2022 | 67.15% | +0.92pp | #42 |
| 2021 | 66.23% | +1.34pp | #43 |
| 2020 | 64.89% | +0.21pp | #54 |
| 2019 | 64.68% | −0.72pp | #66 |
| 2018 | 65.41% | −0.71pp | #60 |
| 2017 | 66.12% | −0.71pp | #49 |
| 2016 | 66.83% | −0.11pp | #45 |
| 2015 | 66.94% | −0.11pp | #45 |
| 2014 | 67.05% | −0.11pp | #44 |
| 2013 | 67.16% | −0.11pp | #46 |
| 2012 | 67.27% | +0.15pp | #45 |
| 2011 | 67.12% | +0.15pp | #47 |
Analysis
Côte d'Ivoire's labor force participation was 67.09% in 2025, a decline of −0.02pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 67.44% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Côte d'Ivoire's labor force participation was 67.09% in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Côte d'Ivoire's labor force participation peaked at 67.27% in 2012.
The lowest labor force participation in Côte d'Ivoire was 64.68% in 2019.
Côte d'Ivoire ranks 42nd globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Côte d'Ivoire's labor force participation is projected to reach 67.44% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Côte d'Ivoire in 2025 was 67.09%. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_c-te-divoire_labor-force-participation,
title = {Côte d'Ivoire Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/c-te-divoire/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}