Cabo Verde Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Cabo Verde's labor force participation stood at 57.03% in 2025, a decline of +0.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 58.17% by 2026. Cabo Verde ranked 128th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 59.27% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 58.72% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 58.17% | - | - |
| 2025 | 57.03% | −0.01pp | #128 |
| 2024 | 57.03% | −0.09pp | #127 |
| 2023 | 57.12% | −0.08pp | #129 |
| 2022 | 57.20% | +3.01pp | #129 |
| 2021 | 54.19% | +0.78pp | #137 |
| 2020 | 53.41% | −4.03pp | #137 |
| 2019 | 57.43% | +1.87pp | #129 |
| 2018 | 55.56% | −3.62pp | #136 |
| 2017 | 59.18% | +0.01pp | #110 |
| 2016 | 59.17% | +0.01pp | #113 |
| 2015 | 59.16% | +0.01pp | #114 |
| 2014 | 59.15% | +0.01pp | #113 |
| 2013 | 59.15% | +0.01pp | #115 |
| 2012 | 59.14% | +0.01pp | #114 |
| 2011 | 59.13% | +0.01pp | #115 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cabo Verde matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1991. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabo Verde's labor force participation was 57.03% in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Cabo Verde's labor force participation peaked at 60.89% in 1990.
The lowest labor force participation in Cabo Verde was 53.41% in 2020.
Cabo Verde ranks 128th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cabo Verde's labor force participation is projected to reach 58.17% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Cabo Verde in 2025 was 57.03%. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cabo-verde_labor-force-participation,
title = {Cabo Verde Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cabo-verde/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}