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Syrian Arab Republic Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

36.90% −0.09pp (-0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #177 Global Peak 51.00% (1990) Source World Bank

Syrian Arab Republic Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Syrian Arab Republic's labor force participation stood at 36.90% in 2025, a decline of +0.09pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 37.17% by 2026. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 177th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 37.33% - -
2027* trend 37.25% - -
2026* trend 37.17% - -
2025 36.90% −0.09pp #177
2024 36.99% −0.14pp #177
2023 37.13% −0.20pp #179
2022 37.33% +0.99pp #181
2021 36.33% +0.42pp #182
2020 35.91% −1.93pp #182
2019 37.84% +0.05pp #181
2018 37.78% +0.04pp #182
2017 37.74% +0.03pp #182
2016 37.72% +0.01pp #182
2015 37.71% −0.02pp #181
2014 37.73% −0.05pp #181
2013 37.78% −1.42pp #181
2012 39.20% −4.20pp #181
2011 43.40% +0.70pp #174
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.4% GDP growth 1.2% Unemployment 13.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Syrian Arab Republic's labor force participation?

Syrian Arab Republic's labor force participation was 36.90% in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Syrian Arab Republic?

Syrian Arab Republic's labor force participation peaked at 51.00% in 1990.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Syrian Arab Republic?

The lowest labor force participation in Syrian Arab Republic was 35.91% in 2020.

How does Syrian Arab Republic rank in labor force participation?

Syrian Arab Republic ranks 177th 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 Syrian Arab Republic in 2026?

Syrian Arab Republic's labor force participation is projected to reach 37.17% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025?

The labor force participation of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was 36.90%. This ranks 177th in the world.

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