Equatorial Guinea Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Equatorial Guinea's labor force participation was 60.51% in 2025, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Equatorial Guinea’s labor force participation rate has hovered around six‑tenths of the working‑age population for three decades, registering 60.51 % in 2025, which places the country 99th in the global ranking. The indicator showed modest improvement from its earliest reported level of 60.15 % in 1990, reaching an all‑time peak of 61.93 % in 1999 before slipping to a trough of 57.00 % in 2020, a decline that coincided with the pandemic‑related economic slowdown. Compared with peers of similar rank, Equatorial Guinea’s participation is marginally lower than Germany’s 60.57 % and Latvia’s 60.52 % in the same year, reflecting comparable labor market structures despite differing economic contexts. The long‑term pattern suggests a relatively stable but slightly declining trajectory, with the recent rebound to above‑60 % indicating resilience. Continued diversification of the economy and targeted employment policies could sustain the upward movement and prevent a return to the 2020 low.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Equatorial Guinea's labor force participation was 60.51% in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Equatorial Guinea's labor force participation peaked at 61.93% in 1999.
The lowest labor force participation in Equatorial Guinea was 57.00% in 2020.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 99th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Equatorial Guinea's labor force participation is projected to reach 61.91% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was 60.51%. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Equatorial Guinea Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/equatorial-guinea/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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