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Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
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Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
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| indicator | country | country_code | year | value | unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2025 | 68.8697192431851 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2024 | 68.8765866519093 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2023 | 68.8843682332026 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2022 | 66.3974325299701 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2021 | 66.0336622170916 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2020 | 65.9531086699195 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2019 | 67.0972760010641 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2018 | 67.5227149119284 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2017 | 67.9652915328568 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2016 | 68.622157363225 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2015 | 69.1262638296441 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2014 | 69.5084715876456 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2013 | 70.3647243255521 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2012 | 69.6563318389666 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2011 | 70.4274863312083 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2010 | 70.2210028900888 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2009 | 70.6240399254998 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2008 | 71.0280389795414 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2007 | 71.2439746540605 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2006 | 71.4512221163857 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2005 | 71.6040400318371 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2004 | 71.6130746568212 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2003 | 71.6380808889365 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2002 | 71.6245581396681 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2001 | 71.6250730924974 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2000 | 71.6693611269993 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1999 | 71.7117539571975 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1998 | 71.7729005718706 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1997 | 71.8255964734276 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1996 | 71.8629131589148 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1995 | 71.8327114420167 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1994 | 71.6774583309799 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1993 | 71.578741204324 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1992 | 71.5803143159054 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1991 | 71.4733262679549 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1990 | 71.3997939027989 | |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1989 | ||
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1988 | ||
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1987 | ||
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1986 | ||
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1985 | ||
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1984 | ||
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1983 | ||
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1982 | ||
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1981 | ||
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1980 | ||
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1979 | ||
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1978 | ||
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1977 | ||
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1976 |
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