Bolivia, Plurinational State of vs North America: Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) over time
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of
- North America
How they compare
Bolivia, Plurinational State of currently reports 79.6% against 62.7% in North America, a difference of 16.9%.
That makes Bolivia, Plurinational State of's figure about 1.3 times North America's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1976 it was North America ahead.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 11th and North America ranks 9th of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Bolivia, Plurinational State of averaged higher in 3 and North America in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | North America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 53.0% | 61.6% | 8.6% | North America |
| 1980s | 53.4% | 65.1% | 11.7% | North America |
| 1990s | 60.9% | 66.5% | 5.7% | North America |
| 2000s | 69.3% | 66.3% | 3.0% | Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
| 2010s | 70.0% | 63.5% | 6.6% | Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
| 2020s | 76.7% | 62.5% | 14.2% | Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+), Bolivia, Plurinational State of or North America?
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of, at 79.6% against 62.7% in North America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) between Bolivia, Plurinational State of and North America?
- 16.9%, with Bolivia, Plurinational State of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia, Plurinational State of and North America?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1976 to 2024.
- How do Bolivia, Plurinational State of and North America rank globally for labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+)?
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 11th and North America ranks 9th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
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.