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Papua New Guinea Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

52.07% +0.11pp (+0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #150 Global Peak 52.07% (2025) Source World Bank

Papua New Guinea Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Papua New Guinea's labor force participation stood at 52.07% in 2025, a rise of +0.11pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.16% by 2026. Papua New Guinea ranked 150th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 52.31% - -
2027* trend 52.24% - -
2026* trend 52.16% - -
2025 52.07% +0.11pp #150
2024 51.96% −0.00pp #152
2023 51.96% −0.03pp #151
2022 51.99% +0.32pp #153
2021 51.67% +0.67pp #152
2020 51.00% −0.13pp #150
2019 51.14% +0.31pp #156
2018 50.83% +0.41pp #157
2017 50.42% +0.33pp #159
2016 50.09% +0.29pp #160
2015 49.80% +0.27pp #160
2014 49.53% +0.14pp #160
2013 49.39% +0.34pp #160
2012 49.06% +0.32pp #161
2011 48.74% +0.40pp #163
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +22.9% GDP growth 5.7% C/A balance 14.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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

What is Papua New Guinea's labor force participation?

Papua New Guinea's labor force participation was 52.07% in 2025. Ranked 150th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea's labor force participation peaked at 52.07% in 2025.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Papua New Guinea?

The lowest labor force participation in Papua New Guinea was 47.95% in 1994.

How does Papua New Guinea rank in labor force participation?

Papua New Guinea ranks 150th 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 Papua New Guinea in 2026?

Papua New Guinea's labor force participation is projected to reach 52.16% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Papua New Guinea in 2025?

The labor force participation of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was 52.07%. This ranks 150th in the world.

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