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Guinea Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

52.61% −0.18pp (-0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #145 Global Peak 64.42% (2002) Source World Bank

Guinea Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Guinea's labor force participation stood at 52.61% in 2025, a decline of +0.18pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.71% by 2026. Guinea ranked 145th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 52.70% - -
2027* trend 52.71% - -
2026* trend 52.71% - -
2025 52.61% −0.18pp #145
2024 52.79% −0.02pp #146
2023 52.81% −0.01pp #148
2022 52.82% +0.20pp #149
2021 52.62% +0.25pp #144
2020 52.38% −0.50pp #145
2019 52.88% −0.70pp #147
2018 53.58% −0.70pp #146
2017 54.28% −0.70pp #145
2016 54.98% −0.70pp #141
2015 55.67% −0.69pp #136
2014 56.36% −0.69pp #129
2013 57.05% −0.69pp #127
2012 57.74% −0.69pp #125
2011 58.43% −0.68pp #119
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 +45.6% GDP growth 5.6% C/A balance 27.2%
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

Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Guinea's labor force participation?

Guinea's labor force participation was 52.61% in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Guinea?

Guinea's labor force participation peaked at 64.42% in 2002.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Guinea?

The lowest labor force participation in Guinea was 52.38% in 2020.

How does Guinea rank in labor force participation?

Guinea ranks 145th 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 Guinea in 2026?

Guinea's labor force participation is projected to reach 52.71% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Guinea in 2025?

The labor force participation of Guinea in 2025 was 52.61%. This ranks 145th in the world.

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