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Lao PDR Average Labor Force Participation 1990-2025

62.00% 36 data points
Labor force participation rate · World Bank

Lao PDR's average labor force participation from 1990 to 2025 was 62.00%, based on 36 data points.

All Data (sorted by year)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2025 66.09% +0.10pp 51st
2024 65.99% −0.00pp 52nd
2023 65.99% −0.01pp 52nd
2022 66.00% +1.38pp 50th
2021 64.62% +1.71pp 58th
2020 62.91% +0.70pp 69th
2019 62.21% +1.22pp 87th
2018 60.99% +1.21pp 95th
2017 59.78% −0.12pp 107th
2016 59.90% −0.12pp 107th
2015 60.02% −0.12pp 105th
2014 60.14% −0.13pp 102nd
2013 60.27% −0.14pp 103rd
2012 60.41% −0.14pp 98th
2011 60.55% −0.14pp 99th
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Source: World Bank (SL.TLF.CACT.ZS)
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