United States Lowest Labor Force Participation
61.50%
The lowest labor force participation in United States was 61.50% in 2021. The top 5 years were: 2021 (61.50%), 2020 (61.56%), 2025 (61.70%), 2022 (61.79%), 2024 (61.96%).
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All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61.70% | −0.26pp | 90th |
| 2024 | 61.96% | −0.12pp | 87th |
| 2023 | 62.08% | +0.29pp | 89th |
| 2022 | 61.79% | +0.29pp | 90th |
| 2021 | 61.50% | −0.05pp | 87th |
| 2020 | 61.56% | −1.29pp | 80th |
| 2019 | 62.85% | +0.26pp | 82nd |
| 2018 | 62.59% | +0.04pp | 81st |
| 2017 | 62.55% | +0.12pp | 79th |
| 2016 | 62.43% | +0.16pp | 81st |
| 2015 | 62.27% | −0.18pp | 83rd |
| 2014 | 62.45% | −0.29pp | 81st |
| 2013 | 62.74% | −0.38pp | 76th |
| 2012 | 63.11% | −0.12pp | 77th |
| 2011 | 63.23% | −0.50pp | 72nd |
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