Gabon Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Gabon's labor force participation stood at 51.06% in 2025, a decline of +0.26pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.24% by 2026. Gabon ranked 156th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 53.20% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 52.72% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 52.24% | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.06% | −0.26pp | #156 |
| 2024 | 51.32% | −0.19pp | #155 |
| 2023 | 51.50% | −0.08pp | #156 |
| 2022 | 51.58% | +3.06pp | #156 |
| 2021 | 48.52% | +0.64pp | #159 |
| 2020 | 47.88% | −3.54pp | #161 |
| 2019 | 51.42% | +0.14pp | #155 |
| 2018 | 51.28% | +0.24pp | #154 |
| 2017 | 51.04% | +0.28pp | #156 |
| 2016 | 50.76% | +0.29pp | #158 |
| 2015 | 50.48% | +0.28pp | #158 |
| 2014 | 50.20% | +0.29pp | #158 |
| 2013 | 49.90% | +0.29pp | #158 |
| 2012 | 49.62% | +0.29pp | #158 |
| 2011 | 49.33% | +0.25pp | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
Gabon's labor force participation was 51.06% in 2025. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Gabon's labor force participation peaked at 51.58% in 2022.
The lowest labor force participation in Gabon was 47.88% in 2020.
Gabon ranks 156th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gabon's labor force participation is projected to reach 52.24% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Gabon in 2025 was 51.06%. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_labor-force-participation,
title = {Gabon Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}