Indonesia Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Indonesia's labor force participation was 67.97% in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Indonesia's labor force participation stood at 67.97% in 2025, a rise of +0.04pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.87% by 2026. Indonesia ranked 34th globally.
Indonesia's labor force participation rate has experienced a relatively stable trend over the past three and a half decades, with a slight increase in recent years. The rate stood at 67.97% in 2025, ranking the country 34th globally. Notably, this value is close to the all-time peak of 68.24% reached in 2019. However, the rate has not entirely recovered from the trough of 64.21% observed in 2006. Compared to its peer countries, Indonesia's labor force participation rate is slightly lower than that of Oman, which reached 68.38% in 2025. The rate has shown resilience despite the country's large and diverse population. To sustain this trend and potentially improve labor force participation, Indonesia may need to address issues related to education and job market conditions, particularly in rural areas where participation rates tend to be lower.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 69.89% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 69.38% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 68.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | 67.97% | +0.04pp | #34 |
| 2024 | 67.93% | +0.03pp | #37 |
| 2023 | 67.90% | +0.88pp | #38 |
| 2022 | 67.02% | +1.15pp | #44 |
| 2021 | 65.87% | −1.53pp | #45 |
| 2020 | 67.40% | −0.84pp | #36 |
| 2019 | 68.24% | +0.59pp | #38 |
| 2018 | 67.65% | +0.96pp | #41 |
| 2017 | 66.69% | +0.38pp | #46 |
| 2016 | 66.31% | −0.26pp | #48 |
| 2015 | 66.58% | −0.05pp | #48 |
| 2014 | 66.62% | −0.13pp | #48 |
| 2013 | 66.76% | −0.66pp | #49 |
| 2012 | 67.42% | +0.50pp | #44 |
| 2011 | 66.91% | +0.33pp | #50 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Indonesia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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
Indonesia's labor force participation was 67.97% in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Indonesia's labor force participation peaked at 68.24% in 2019.
The lowest labor force participation in Indonesia was 64.21% in 2006.
Indonesia ranks 34th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Indonesia's labor force participation is projected to reach 68.87% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Indonesia in 2025 was 67.97%. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_indonesia_labor-force-participation,
title = {Indonesia Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/indonesia/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}