EconData

Labor force participation rate (% ages 15+)

LFPR (%)

Countries

187

Regions

8

Series

245

Providers

3

About This Indicator

Definition

Proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active.

Plain English

The labor force participation rate shows what share of the working-age population is either employed or actively looking for a job. It reveals how engaged people are in the labor market.

Details

Unit% of population 15+
FrequencyAnnual
Core indicatorSubnational coverage

Data Providers

World Bank
OECD
Australian Bureau of Statistics