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Tajikistan Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

38.28% −0.07pp (-0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #175 Global Peak 55.01% (1990) Source World Bank

Tajikistan Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Tajikistan's labor force participation stood at 38.28% in 2025, a decline of +0.07pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.80% by 2026. Tajikistan ranked 175th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 39.39% - -
2027* trend 39.09% - -
2026* trend 38.80% - -
2025 38.28% −0.07pp #175
2024 38.35% +0.25pp #175
2023 38.09% +0.27pp #177
2022 37.83% +0.76pp #178
2021 37.07% +0.28pp #181
2020 36.79% −0.35pp #181
2019 37.14% −0.84pp #182
2018 37.98% −0.90pp #181
2017 38.88% −0.83pp #180
2016 39.71% −0.40pp #179
2015 40.10% −0.40pp #179
2014 40.50% −0.40pp #178
2013 40.90% −0.40pp #178
2012 41.30% −0.40pp #177
2011 41.70% −0.40pp #176
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 +54.0% GDP growth 8.0% C/A balance 15.3%
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

Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan's labor force participation?

Tajikistan's labor force participation was 38.28% in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Tajikistan?

Tajikistan's labor force participation peaked at 55.01% in 1990.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Tajikistan?

The lowest labor force participation in Tajikistan was 36.79% in 2020.

How does Tajikistan rank in labor force participation?

Tajikistan ranks 175th 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 Tajikistan in 2026?

Tajikistan's labor force participation is projected to reach 38.80% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Tajikistan in 2025?

The labor force participation of Tajikistan in 2025 was 38.28%. This ranks 175th in the world.

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