Egypt, Arab Republic of Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Egypt, Arab Republic of's labor force participation was 44.57% in 2025, ranked 164th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Egypt, Arab Republic of's labor force participation stood at 44.57% in 2025, a decline of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 45.41% by 2026. Egypt, Arab Republic of ranked 164th globally.
The labor force participation rate in Egypt has experienced fluctuations over the past 36 years, with the latest value standing at 44.57% as of 2025. This rate is lower than its all-time peak of 49.37% achieved in 2010, and also lower than its earliest recorded value of 46.68% in 1990. Compared to its peers, Egypt's labor force participation rate is higher than that of Morocco, which stands at 43.94%, but lower than Tunisia's 45.22%. The country's all-time trough was recorded in 2020 at 41.62%, highlighting the impact of the global economic downturn on its labor market. As Egypt continues to navigate its economic challenges, a significant improvement in job creation and economic growth would be necessary to change the trajectory of its labor force participation rate and push it towards recovery and growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 46.39% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 45.90% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 45.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | 44.57% | −0.03pp | #164 |
| 2024 | 44.60% | −0.07pp | #164 |
| 2023 | 44.67% | +1.83pp | #165 |
| 2022 | 42.84% | −0.15pp | #169 |
| 2021 | 42.99% | +1.37pp | #170 |
| 2020 | 41.62% | −0.58pp | #169 |
| 2019 | 42.20% | −1.10pp | #174 |
| 2018 | 43.30% | −1.65pp | #172 |
| 2017 | 44.95% | −1.68pp | #170 |
| 2016 | 46.63% | −0.35pp | #169 |
| 2015 | 46.98% | −1.14pp | #168 |
| 2014 | 48.12% | −0.32pp | #163 |
| 2013 | 48.44% | −0.06pp | #163 |
| 2012 | 48.49% | −0.29pp | #163 |
| 2011 | 48.79% | −0.58pp | #162 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Egypt, Arab Republic of matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Egypt, Arab Republic of's labor force participation was 44.57% in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's labor force participation peaked at 49.37% in 2010.
The lowest labor force participation in Egypt, Arab Republic of was 41.62% in 2020.
Egypt, Arab Republic of ranks 164th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's labor force participation is projected to reach 45.41% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2025 was 44.57%. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Egypt, Arab Republic of Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/egypt-arab-republic-of/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}