Mozambique Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Mozambique's labor force participation stood at 78.71% in 2025, a decline of +0.07pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.01% by 2026. Mozambique ranked 10th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 79.26% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 79.13% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 79.01% | - | - |
| 2025 | 78.71% | −0.07pp | #10 |
| 2024 | 78.78% | −0.03pp | #10 |
| 2023 | 78.81% | −0.01pp | #10 |
| 2022 | 78.82% | +0.74pp | #11 |
| 2021 | 78.07% | −0.08pp | #10 |
| 2020 | 78.15% | −0.77pp | #10 |
| 2019 | 78.92% | −0.03pp | #10 |
| 2018 | 78.95% | −0.03pp | #10 |
| 2017 | 78.98% | −0.04pp | #10 |
| 2016 | 79.02% | −0.03pp | #10 |
| 2015 | 79.05% | −0.67pp | #10 |
| 2014 | 79.72% | −0.65pp | #8 |
| 2013 | 80.37% | −0.63pp | #8 |
| 2012 | 81.01% | −0.62pp | #8 |
| 2011 | 81.63% | −0.60pp | #7 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's labor force participation was 78.71% in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Mozambique's labor force participation peaked at 86.03% in 2003.
The lowest labor force participation in Mozambique was 78.07% in 2021.
Mozambique ranks 10th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's labor force participation is projected to reach 79.01% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Mozambique in 2025 was 78.71%. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_labor-force-participation,
title = {Mozambique Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}