Cameroon Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Cameroon's labor force participation stood at 65.17% in 2025, a decline of +0.36pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 65.33% by 2026. Cameroon ranked 55th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 65.26% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 65.29% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 65.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 65.17% | −0.36pp | #55 |
| 2024 | 65.53% | −0.02pp | #54 |
| 2023 | 65.55% | −0.02pp | #57 |
| 2022 | 65.58% | +0.26pp | #55 |
| 2021 | 65.32% | −0.60pp | #55 |
| 2020 | 65.92% | −1.54pp | #45 |
| 2019 | 67.45% | −0.93pp | #41 |
| 2018 | 68.39% | −0.92pp | #36 |
| 2017 | 69.31% | −0.92pp | #33 |
| 2016 | 70.23% | −0.93pp | #29 |
| 2015 | 71.15% | −0.95pp | #27 |
| 2014 | 72.10% | −1.07pp | #25 |
| 2013 | 73.17% | −1.05pp | #23 |
| 2012 | 74.22% | −1.02pp | #19 |
| 2011 | 75.24% | −0.99pp | #19 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon 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
Cameroon's labor force participation was 65.17% in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Cameroon's labor force participation peaked at 82.23% in 1991.
The lowest labor force participation in Cameroon was 65.17% in 2025.
Cameroon ranks 55th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's labor force participation is projected to reach 65.33% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Cameroon in 2025 was 65.17%. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_labor-force-participation,
title = {Cameroon Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}