Lesotho Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Lesotho's labor force participation stood at 57.12% in 2025, a decline of +0.30pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.43% by 2026. Lesotho ranked 127th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 57.54% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 57.48% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 57.43% | - | - |
| 2025 | 57.12% | −0.30pp | #127 |
| 2024 | 57.42% | −0.04pp | #125 |
| 2023 | 57.46% | −0.04pp | #125 |
| 2022 | 57.50% | +0.70pp | #127 |
| 2021 | 56.80% | −0.31pp | #125 |
| 2020 | 57.11% | −0.55pp | #117 |
| 2019 | 57.66% | −1.30pp | #125 |
| 2018 | 58.96% | −1.29pp | #115 |
| 2017 | 60.24% | −1.27pp | #99 |
| 2016 | 61.52% | −1.26pp | #90 |
| 2015 | 62.78% | −1.24pp | #78 |
| 2014 | 64.02% | −1.22pp | #70 |
| 2013 | 65.24% | −0.58pp | #60 |
| 2012 | 65.82% | −0.58pp | #56 |
| 2011 | 66.40% | −0.57pp | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Lesotho's labor force participation was 57.12% in 2025. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Lesotho's labor force participation peaked at 73.67% in 1990.
The lowest labor force participation in Lesotho was 56.80% in 2021.
Lesotho ranks 127th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lesotho's labor force participation is projected to reach 57.43% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Lesotho in 2025 was 57.12%. This ranks 127th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_labor-force-participation,
title = {Lesotho Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}