Kazakhstan Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Kazakhstan's labor force participation was 67.77% in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Kazakhstan's labor force participation stood at 67.77% in 2025, a decline of +2.82pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.83% by 2026. Kazakhstan ranked 38th globally.
Kazakhstan’s labor‑force participation rate has slipped from a post‑Soviet high of 72.06 % in 1995 to 67.77 % in 2025, the lowest point in the 36‑year series and the country’s all‑time trough. The decline of 4.29 percentage points reflects a gradual disengagement of working‑age adults, driven by demographic aging, slower job‑creation in traditional sectors and the lingering effects of the 1990s economic transition. At 67.77 % Kazakhstan ranks 38th globally, marginally below peers such as the Republic of Congo (67.83 %) and Zimbabwe (67.72 %), indicating that its participation level is comparable to other emerging economies facing similar structural constraints. The persistent downward trajectory suggests that without targeted policies to boost employment opportunities, especially for women and older workers, the participation rate may continue to drift lower, potentially eroding the country’s labor‑market resilience in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 68.27% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 68.55% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 68.83% | - | - |
| 2025 | 67.77% | −2.82pp | #38 |
| 2024 | 70.59% | +0.19pp | #25 |
| 2023 | 70.40% | +0.20pp | #30 |
| 2022 | 70.20% | +0.84pp | #30 |
| 2021 | 69.36% | +0.16pp | #30 |
| 2020 | 69.20% | −0.88pp | #27 |
| 2019 | 70.08% | −0.05pp | #29 |
| 2018 | 70.13% | −0.10pp | #30 |
| 2017 | 70.23% | −0.10pp | #30 |
| 2016 | 70.33% | −0.10pp | #27 |
| 2015 | 70.43% | −0.10pp | #30 |
| 2014 | 70.53% | −0.10pp | #30 |
| 2013 | 70.63% | −0.10pp | #30 |
| 2012 | 70.73% | −0.10pp | #31 |
| 2011 | 70.83% | −0.10pp | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. 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
Kazakhstan's labor force participation was 67.77% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from the previous year.
Kazakhstan's labor force participation peaked at 72.06% in 1995.
The lowest labor force participation in Kazakhstan was 67.77% in 2025.
Kazakhstan ranks 38th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kazakhstan's labor force participation is projected to reach 68.83% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Kazakhstan in 2025 was 67.77%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kazakhstan_labor-force-participation,
title = {Kazakhstan Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}