Timor-Leste Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Timor-Leste's labor force participation stood at 66.98% in 2025, a rise of +0.22pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 67.04% by 2026. Timor-Leste ranked 44th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 67.28% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 67.16% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 67.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 66.98% | +0.22pp | #44 |
| 2024 | 66.76% | +0.19pp | #47 |
| 2023 | 66.58% | +0.02pp | #49 |
| 2022 | 66.56% | +0.09pp | #47 |
| 2021 | 66.47% | +0.55pp | #42 |
| 2020 | 65.92% | −0.59pp | #44 |
| 2019 | 66.51% | −0.69pp | #48 |
| 2018 | 67.20% | +0.15pp | #45 |
| 2017 | 67.06% | +0.24pp | #44 |
| 2016 | 66.82% | −0.06pp | #46 |
| 2015 | 66.88% | −0.10pp | #47 |
| 2014 | 66.98% | −0.18pp | #46 |
| 2013 | 67.16% | −0.10pp | #45 |
| 2012 | 67.26% | −0.15pp | #46 |
| 2011 | 67.41% | −0.24pp | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Timor-Leste's labor force participation was 66.98% in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's labor force participation peaked at 72.65% in 1999.
The lowest labor force participation in Timor-Leste was 65.92% in 2020.
Timor-Leste ranks 44th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Timor-Leste's labor force participation is projected to reach 67.04% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 66.98%. This ranks 44th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_labor-force-participation,
title = {Timor-Leste Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}