Paraguay Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Paraguay's labor force participation stood at 70.25% in 2025, a decline of +0.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 69.66% by 2026. Paraguay ranked 27th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 68.93% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 69.29% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 69.66% | - | - |
| 2025 | 70.25% | −0.02pp | #27 |
| 2024 | 70.27% | −0.48pp | #28 |
| 2023 | 70.75% | +0.17pp | #28 |
| 2022 | 70.58% | −1.34pp | #28 |
| 2021 | 71.92% | +1.80pp | #25 |
| 2020 | 70.12% | −2.27pp | #23 |
| 2019 | 72.39% | +0.52pp | #26 |
| 2018 | 71.87% | +0.83pp | #26 |
| 2017 | 71.04% | +1.07pp | #27 |
| 2016 | 69.97% | +2.04pp | #31 |
| 2015 | 67.93% | −0.03pp | #41 |
| 2014 | 67.96% | −1.91pp | #42 |
| 2013 | 69.87% | −1.41pp | #35 |
| 2012 | 71.28% | +3.36pp | #29 |
| 2011 | 67.92% | +0.18pp | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Paraguay's labor force participation was 70.25% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's labor force participation peaked at 72.39% in 2019.
The lowest labor force participation in Paraguay was 67.05% in 2006.
Paraguay ranks 27th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's labor force participation is projected to reach 69.66% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Paraguay in 2025 was 70.25%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_labor-force-participation,
title = {Paraguay Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}