Uganda Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Uganda's labor force participation stood at 80.03% in 2025, a rise of +0.06pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 80.29% by 2026. Uganda ranked 8th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 80.56% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 80.42% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 80.29% | - | - |
| 2025 | 80.03% | +0.06pp | #8 |
| 2024 | 79.97% | −0.03pp | #8 |
| 2023 | 80.00% | −0.03pp | #8 |
| 2022 | 80.03% | +0.73pp | #8 |
| 2021 | 79.30% | +1.29pp | #8 |
| 2020 | 78.01% | +0.77pp | #11 |
| 2019 | 77.24% | +2.45pp | #14 |
| 2018 | 74.79% | +3.04pp | #18 |
| 2017 | 71.76% | −2.02pp | #26 |
| 2016 | 73.78% | −1.81pp | #22 |
| 2015 | 75.58% | −1.62pp | #18 |
| 2014 | 77.21% | −7.32pp | #14 |
| 2013 | 84.52% | +14.61pp | #4 |
| 2012 | 69.92% | −10.24pp | #35 |
| 2011 | 80.16% | +6.81pp | #9 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's labor force participation was 80.03% in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's labor force participation peaked at 84.52% in 2013.
The lowest labor force participation in Uganda was 69.92% in 2012.
Uganda ranks 8th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's labor force participation is projected to reach 80.29% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Uganda in 2025 was 80.03%. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_labor-force-participation,
title = {Uganda Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}