Qatar Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Qatar's labor force participation stood at 87.01% in 2025, a decline of +0.21pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 87.43% by 2026. Qatar ranked 1st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 87.62% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 87.52% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 87.43% | - | - |
| 2025 | 87.01% | −0.21pp | #1 |
| 2024 | 87.22% | −0.33pp | #1 |
| 2023 | 87.55% | −0.02pp | #1 |
| 2022 | 87.58% | +1.21pp | #1 |
| 2021 | 86.36% | −0.74pp | #1 |
| 2020 | 87.11% | −0.33pp | #1 |
| 2019 | 87.43% | −0.07pp | #1 |
| 2018 | 87.50% | +0.00pp | #1 |
| 2017 | 87.50% | +0.02pp | #1 |
| 2016 | 87.48% | +0.20pp | #1 |
| 2015 | 87.27% | +0.53pp | #1 |
| 2014 | 86.75% | +0.45pp | #1 |
| 2013 | 86.30% | +0.03pp | #1 |
| 2012 | 86.27% | −0.19pp | #2 |
| 2011 | 86.46% | −0.10pp | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar 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
Qatar's labor force participation was 87.01% in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Qatar's labor force participation peaked at 87.58% in 2022.
The lowest labor force participation in Qatar was 82.38% in 2004.
Qatar ranks 1st globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's labor force participation is projected to reach 87.43% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Qatar in 2025 was 87.01%. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_labor-force-participation,
title = {Qatar Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}