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Liberia Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

76.58% −0.03pp (0.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #15 Global Peak 77.33% (1991) Source World Bank

Liberia Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Liberia's labor force participation stood at 76.58% in 2025, a decline of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 76.70% by 2026. Liberia ranked 15th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 76.78% - -
2027* trend 76.74% - -
2026* trend 76.70% - -
2025 76.58% −0.03pp #15
2024 76.61% −0.04pp #15
2023 76.65% −0.04pp #15
2022 76.69% +0.35pp #15
2021 76.34% +0.25pp #16
2020 76.09% −0.73pp #13
2019 76.82% −0.05pp #15
2018 76.87% −0.04pp #15
2017 76.91% −0.03pp #15
2016 76.94% −0.03pp #15
2015 76.97% −0.02pp #14
2014 76.98% +0.00pp #16
2013 76.98% +0.02pp #16
2012 76.96% −0.06pp #16
2011 77.02% −0.08pp #16
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 17.5% Real rate -2.5%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberia's labor force participation?

Liberia's labor force participation was 76.58% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Liberia?

Liberia's labor force participation peaked at 77.33% in 1991.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Liberia?

The lowest labor force participation in Liberia was 76.09% in 2020.

How does Liberia rank in labor force participation?

Liberia ranks 15th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Liberia in 2026?

Liberia's labor force participation is projected to reach 76.70% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Liberia in 2025?

The labor force participation of Liberia in 2025 was 76.58%. This ranks 15th in the world.

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