Guinea-Bissau Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's labor force participation stood at 64.81% in 2025, a rise of +0.06pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 65.20% by 2026. Guinea-Bissau ranked 63rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 65.60% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 65.40% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 65.20% | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.81% | +0.06pp | #63 |
| 2024 | 64.75% | −0.05pp | #64 |
| 2023 | 64.80% | −0.04pp | #65 |
| 2022 | 64.84% | +1.07pp | #60 |
| 2021 | 63.77% | +1.26pp | #64 |
| 2020 | 62.50% | +0.34pp | #73 |
| 2019 | 62.17% | −0.73pp | #88 |
| 2018 | 62.90% | −0.10pp | #77 |
| 2017 | 63.00% | −0.09pp | #74 |
| 2016 | 63.09% | −0.07pp | #74 |
| 2015 | 63.16% | −0.06pp | #74 |
| 2014 | 63.22% | −0.05pp | #75 |
| 2013 | 63.28% | −0.05pp | #74 |
| 2012 | 63.32% | −0.05pp | #74 |
| 2011 | 63.37% | −0.04pp | #69 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's labor force participation was 64.81% in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's labor force participation peaked at 64.84% in 2022.
The lowest labor force participation in Guinea-Bissau was 62.17% in 2019.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 63rd globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea-Bissau's labor force participation is projected to reach 65.20% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was 64.81%. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_labor-force-participation,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}