Chad Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Chad's labor force participation was 59.44% in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Chad's labor force participation stood at 59.44% in 2025, a decline of +0.16pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.58% by 2026. Chad ranked 106th globally.
Chad’s labor force participation rate has fallen sharply from an early‑1990s high of 72.30% in 1993 to a sustained low of 59.34% in 2021, reaching 59.44% in 2025 and ranking 106th globally. The 36‑year series shows a steady decline of more than 13 percentage points, reflecting demographic shifts, limited formal employment opportunities, and persistent insecurity that have constrained women’s and youths’ entry into the labor market. Compared with peers of similar rank, Chad’s 2025 rate is marginally below Guatemala’s 59.62% and above Armenia’s 59.39%, suggesting that regional labor market dynamics are broadly comparable despite differing economic structures. The all‑time trough in 2021 signals that the downward trajectory has not yet stabilized; modest improvements in agricultural productivity, infrastructure investment, and security could halt the decline. If such reforms materialize, the participation rate may begin a gradual recovery, though structural constraints will likely keep it near the low‑sixties for the near future.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 59.58% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 59.58% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 59.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.44% | −0.16pp | #106 |
| 2024 | 59.60% | −0.11pp | #107 |
| 2023 | 59.70% | −0.08pp | #108 |
| 2022 | 59.79% | +0.45pp | #108 |
| 2021 | 59.34% | −0.03pp | #107 |
| 2020 | 59.37% | −0.57pp | #99 |
| 2019 | 59.94% | −0.03pp | #106 |
| 2018 | 59.97% | −0.53pp | #103 |
| 2017 | 60.51% | −0.53pp | #95 |
| 2016 | 61.04% | −0.53pp | #93 |
| 2015 | 61.56% | −0.52pp | #90 |
| 2014 | 62.09% | −0.52pp | #87 |
| 2013 | 62.61% | −0.52pp | #79 |
| 2012 | 63.13% | −0.52pp | #76 |
| 2011 | 63.64% | −0.51pp | #67 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chad matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Chad's labor force participation was 59.44% in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Chad's labor force participation peaked at 72.30% in 1993.
The lowest labor force participation in Chad was 59.34% in 2021.
Chad ranks 106th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chad's labor force participation is projected to reach 59.58% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Chad in 2025 was 59.44%. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_labor-force-participation,
title = {Chad Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}