Honduras Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Honduras's labor force participation stood at 56.56% in 2025, a decline of +0.04pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.70% by 2026. Honduras ranked 129th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 52.64% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 53.67% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 54.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 56.56% | −0.04pp | #129 |
| 2024 | 56.59% | +0.11pp | #132 |
| 2023 | 56.49% | −2.15pp | #134 |
| 2022 | 58.64% | −2.05pp | #116 |
| 2021 | 60.69% | +1.19pp | #92 |
| 2020 | 59.50% | −3.68pp | #97 |
| 2019 | 63.18% | −3.32pp | #77 |
| 2018 | 66.49% | +2.13pp | #48 |
| 2017 | 64.36% | +1.04pp | #69 |
| 2016 | 63.32% | −0.77pp | #73 |
| 2015 | 64.09% | −0.06pp | #70 |
| 2014 | 64.15% | +1.49pp | #67 |
| 2013 | 62.66% | +4.26pp | #77 |
| 2012 | 58.40% | −1.33pp | #120 |
| 2011 | 59.73% | −2.19pp | #108 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Honduras matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Honduras's labor force participation was 56.56% in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Honduras's labor force participation peaked at 66.49% in 2018.
The lowest labor force participation in Honduras was 56.49% in 2023.
Honduras ranks 129th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Honduras's labor force participation is projected to reach 54.70% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Honduras in 2025 was 56.56%. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_honduras_labor-force-participation,
title = {Honduras Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/honduras/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}