Tunisia Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Tunisia's labor force participation was 45.22% in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's labor force participation stood at 45.22% in 2025, a decline of +0.27pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 45.34% by 2026. Tunisia ranked 163rd globally.
Tunisia’s labor force participation rate has slipped to 45.22 % in 2025, placing the country at 163rd in the world and marking an all‑time trough after a 36‑year series that began at 49.08 % in 1990. The rate peaked at 49.68 % in 2019 before entering a downward trajectory that reflects both demographic shifts and the lingering impact of regional economic shocks. Compared with nearby peers, Tunisia’s participation is slightly below Egypt’s Arab Republic at 44.57 % and considerably lower than Libya’s 47.96 %, suggesting that structural constraints affect the North African labor market unevenly. The decline from the 2019 high underscores the need for policies that boost job creation and improve female labor attachment, which has traditionally lagged. If reforms succeed in expanding formal employment opportunities and enhancing skills alignment, the downward trend could be reversed, allowing Tunisia to close the gap with its regional counterparts.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 45.16% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 45.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 45.34% | - | - |
| 2025 | 45.22% | −0.27pp | #163 |
| 2024 | 45.49% | −0.29pp | #163 |
| 2023 | 45.78% | −0.62pp | #164 |
| 2022 | 46.40% | +1.18pp | #164 |
| 2021 | 45.23% | −0.28pp | #168 |
| 2020 | 45.51% | −4.17pp | #166 |
| 2019 | 49.68% | +1.07pp | #162 |
| 2018 | 48.61% | +1.12pp | #164 |
| 2017 | 47.49% | −0.23pp | #166 |
| 2016 | 47.72% | +0.22pp | #165 |
| 2015 | 47.50% | −0.12pp | #164 |
| 2014 | 47.61% | −0.16pp | #166 |
| 2013 | 47.78% | −0.47pp | #166 |
| 2012 | 48.25% | +0.62pp | #165 |
| 2011 | 47.63% | +0.21pp | #167 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. 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
Tunisia's labor force participation was 45.22% in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Tunisia's labor force participation peaked at 49.68% in 2019.
The lowest labor force participation in Tunisia was 45.22% in 2025.
Tunisia ranks 163rd globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tunisia's labor force participation is projected to reach 45.34% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Tunisia in 2025 was 45.22%. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_labor-force-participation,
title = {Tunisia Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}