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Congo, Republic of Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

67.83% −0.02pp (0.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #37 Global Peak 68.68% (1990) Source World Bank

Congo, Republic of Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Congo, Republic of's labor force participation stood at 67.83% in 2025, a decline of +0.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.75% by 2026. Congo, Republic of ranked 37th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 69.65% - -
2027* trend 69.20% - -
2026* trend 68.75% - -
2025 67.83% −0.02pp #37
2024 67.85% −0.05pp #38
2023 67.90% −0.05pp #39
2022 67.95% +2.41pp #34
2021 65.54% +0.60pp #52
2020 64.94% −3.18pp #53
2019 68.12% −0.03pp #39
2018 68.15% −0.01pp #38
2017 68.16% +0.01pp #40
2016 68.15% +0.04pp #40
2015 68.11% +0.06pp #40
2014 68.05% +0.08pp #40
2013 67.97% +0.10pp #38
2012 67.87% +0.08pp #40
2011 67.79% +0.05pp #39
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 +26.9% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 13.2%
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

Congo, Republic of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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 Congo, Republic of's labor force participation?

Congo, Republic of's labor force participation was 67.83% in 2025. Ranked 37th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Congo, Republic of?

Congo, Republic of's labor force participation peaked at 68.68% in 1990.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Congo, Republic of?

The lowest labor force participation in Congo, Republic of was 64.94% in 2020.

How does Congo, Republic of rank in labor force participation?

Congo, Republic of ranks 37th 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 Congo, Republic of in 2026?

Congo, Republic of's labor force participation is projected to reach 68.75% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Congo, Republic of in 2025?

The labor force participation of Congo, Republic of in 2025 was 67.83%. This ranks 37th in the world.

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