Uzbekistan Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Uzbekistan's labor force participation stood at 57.50% in 2025, a decline of +0.20pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 58.22% by 2026. Uzbekistan ranked 122nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 58.81% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 58.51% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 58.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 57.50% | −0.20pp | #122 |
| 2024 | 57.70% | −0.04pp | #121 |
| 2023 | 57.74% | +0.06pp | #121 |
| 2022 | 57.69% | +1.66pp | #124 |
| 2021 | 56.03% | +0.51pp | #129 |
| 2020 | 55.52% | −1.11pp | #128 |
| 2019 | 56.63% | +0.07pp | #133 |
| 2018 | 56.55% | +0.08pp | #131 |
| 2017 | 56.47% | +0.02pp | #133 |
| 2016 | 56.45% | +0.16pp | #132 |
| 2015 | 56.29% | +0.23pp | #130 |
| 2014 | 56.06% | +0.18pp | #132 |
| 2013 | 55.88% | +0.08pp | #135 |
| 2012 | 55.80% | +0.25pp | #136 |
| 2011 | 55.55% | +0.18pp | #136 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. 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
Uzbekistan's labor force participation was 57.50% in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's labor force participation peaked at 57.82% in 1994.
The lowest labor force participation in Uzbekistan was 54.90% in 2008.
Uzbekistan ranks 122nd globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uzbekistan's labor force participation is projected to reach 58.22% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Uzbekistan in 2025 was 57.50%. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_labor-force-participation,
title = {Uzbekistan Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}