Mongolia Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Mongolia's labor force participation was 59.69% in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Mongolia's labor force participation stood at 59.69% in 2025, a decline of +0.62pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.33% by 2026. Mongolia ranked 103rd globally.
Mongolia’s labor force participation rate has risen modestly since the earliest available observation in 1990, when it stood at 57.20%, the all‑time trough recorded for the series. The indicator reached its apex in 2019 at 65.60% before slipping to 59.69% in 2025, placing the country 103rd globally. Over the 36‑year coverage period the modest upward trajectory reflects gradual expansion of the working‑age population and increased female labor market entry, yet the recent decline suggests vulnerability to external shocks such as commodity price volatility that underpins Mongolia’s export‑driven economy. By comparison, Austria records a participation rate of 60.12% and Finland 59.68%, both marginally above Mongolia’s current level, highlighting the gap with advanced economies that benefit from more diversified industrial structures and stronger social safety nets. If diversification of economic activity accelerates and vocational training improves, Mongolia’s participation rate could regain its pre‑pandemic peak and sustain a more resilient upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 58.27% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 58.80% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 59.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.69% | −0.62pp | #103 |
| 2024 | 60.31% | −0.52pp | #103 |
| 2023 | 60.83% | −1.78pp | #103 |
| 2022 | 62.61% | +1.42pp | #83 |
| 2021 | 61.20% | −2.23pp | #89 |
| 2020 | 63.43% | −2.17pp | #63 |
| 2019 | 65.60% | +5.85pp | #58 |
| 2018 | 59.75% | +0.61pp | #104 |
| 2017 | 59.14% | +0.74pp | #112 |
| 2016 | 58.40% | −1.28pp | #120 |
| 2015 | 59.67% | +0.03pp | #108 |
| 2014 | 59.64% | +0.15pp | #105 |
| 2013 | 59.50% | −0.16pp | #107 |
| 2012 | 59.65% | −0.15pp | #108 |
| 2011 | 59.81% | +1.00pp | #106 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Mongolia's labor force participation was 59.69% in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Mongolia's labor force participation peaked at 65.60% in 2019.
The lowest labor force participation in Mongolia was 57.20% in 1990.
Mongolia ranks 103rd globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mongolia's labor force participation is projected to reach 59.33% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Mongolia in 2025 was 59.69%. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_labor-force-participation,
title = {Mongolia Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}