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Equatorial Guinea Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

60.51% −0.40pp (-0.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #99 Global Peak 61.93% (1999) Source World Bank

Equatorial Guinea Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Equatorial Guinea's labor force participation stood at 60.51% in 2025, a decline of +0.40pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 61.91% by 2026. Equatorial Guinea ranked 99th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 63.00% - -
2027* trend 62.45% - -
2026* trend 61.91% - -
2025 60.51% −0.40pp #99
2024 60.91% −0.23pp #97
2023 61.14% +0.01pp #98
2022 61.13% +3.45pp #95
2021 57.68% +0.68pp #118
2020 57.00% −4.20pp #118
2019 61.20% −0.11pp #94
2018 61.31% +0.00pp #93
2017 61.31% +0.10pp #89
2016 61.20% +0.19pp #92
2015 61.01% +0.28pp #95
2014 60.73% +0.34pp #95
2013 60.39% +0.38pp #99
2012 60.01% +0.39pp #104
2011 59.62% +0.33pp #109
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 +3192.5% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 6.6%
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

Equatorial Guinea 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

What is Equatorial Guinea's labor force participation?

Equatorial Guinea's labor force participation was 60.51% in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea's labor force participation peaked at 61.93% in 1999.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Equatorial Guinea?

The lowest labor force participation in Equatorial Guinea was 57.00% in 2020.

How does Equatorial Guinea rank in labor force participation?

Equatorial Guinea ranks 99th 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 Equatorial Guinea in 2026?

Equatorial Guinea's labor force participation is projected to reach 61.91% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Equatorial Guinea in 2025?

The labor force participation of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was 60.51%. This ranks 99th in the world.

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