Paraguay Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Paraguay's labor force participation was 70.25% in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
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.
Paraguay’s labor force participation rate stood at 70.25% in 2025, ranking 27th globally, slightly below peer country Bahrain at 70.43% and marginally above Singapore’s 69.67%. Over a 36-year period from 1990 to 2025, the rate fluctuated between an all-time peak of 72.39% in 2019 and a trough of 67.05% in 2006, reflecting periods of economic volatility and structural shifts. The 1990 baseline was 69.12%, indicating a modest net increase over three decades despite mid-2000s labor market contractions. The 2019 peak suggests a period of heightened workforce engagement, possibly driven by economic growth and expanding informal sector employment, common in Paraguay’s labor market structure. Since 2019, the rate has receded by over two percentage points, a trend potentially influenced by the pandemic, demographic changes, or limited formal job creation. Sustained improvements in education, gender inclusion, and formal employment opportunities could reverse the recent downward momentum. Without targeted labor policies, the participation rate may stabilize at current levels or face further gradual decline.
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}
}