West Bank and Gaza Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's labor force participation stood at 44.99% in 2022, a rise of +1.62pp from 2021. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 44.49% by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 165th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 44.49% | - | - |
| 2022 | 44.99% | +1.62pp | #165 |
| 2021 | 43.37% | +2.43pp | #169 |
| 2020 | 40.94% | −3.33pp | #173 |
| 2019 | 44.27% | +0.82pp | #169 |
| 2018 | 43.45% | −0.55pp | #171 |
| 2017 | 44.00% | +0.23pp | #172 |
| 2016 | 43.77% | −0.20pp | #171 |
| 2015 | 43.97% | +1.85pp | #172 |
| 2014 | 42.12% | +0.32pp | #176 |
| 2013 | 41.80% | +0.12pp | #176 |
| 2012 | 41.68% | +0.32pp | #176 |
| 2011 | 41.36% | +1.37pp | #177 |
| 2010 | 40.00% | +0.47pp | #181 |
| 2009 | 39.53% | +0.15pp | #183 |
| 2008 | 39.38% | −0.54pp | #183 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. 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
West Bank and Gaza's labor force participation was 44.99% in 2022. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's labor force participation peaked at 44.99% in 2022.
The lowest labor force participation in West Bank and Gaza was 35.91% in 2002.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 165th globally in labor force participation as of 2022.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's labor force participation is projected to reach 44.49% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of West Bank and Gaza in 2022 was 44.99%. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_labor-force-participation,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}