Liberia Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Liberia's labor force participation was 76.58% in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Liberia’s labor force participation has remained remarkably stable over the 36‑year series, slipping only marginally from its earliest record of 77.32 % in 1990 to 76.58 % in 2025, which places the country 15th globally. The all‑time peak of 77.33 % was recorded in 1991, while the trough of 76.09 % occurred in 2020, suggesting a modest downward drift after the early 1990s but a recent modest rebound to above the 2020 low. Compared with regional peers, Liberia’s rate exceeds Benin’s 76.36 % and falls just short of Burundi’s 78.25 %, indicating a relatively strong labor market participation within West Africa. The limited variation implies that structural factors such as demographic composition and informal sector size have constrained large swings. Continued improvements in education and formal sector job creation could lift participation further, while adverse shocks to health or agriculture would likely reverse the modest upward trajectory observed in the latest year.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Liberia's labor force participation was 76.58% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Liberia's labor force participation peaked at 77.33% in 1991.
The lowest labor force participation in Liberia was 76.09% in 2020.
Liberia ranks 15th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Liberia's labor force participation is projected to reach 76.70% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Liberia in 2025 was 76.58%. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_labor-force-participation,
title = {Liberia Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}