Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) in Lebanon
Lebanon: Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) was 70.6% in 2019. ▼ Falling
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) in Lebanon, 1975–2019
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 70.6% for labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) in 2019.
That represents a change of down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) in Lebanon peaked at 73.8% in 1975 and was at its lowest, 66.9%, in 2007.
That places Lebanon 101st out of 196 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 73.8% | — |
| 2004 | 68.9% | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 66.9% | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 71.5% | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 70.6% | -1.4% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 70.6% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 71.7%, 98% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 70.6% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 71.2%, 99% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 73.8% | 73.8% | 73.8% | 1 |
| 2000s | 69.1% | 66.9% | 71.5% | 3 |
| 2010s | 70.6% | 70.6% | 70.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 98 Lao People's Democratic Republic 70.8% compare
- 99 Montenegro 70.6% compare
- 100 San Marino 70.6% compare
- 102 Russian Federation 70.5% compare
- 103 Cyprus 70.5% compare
- 104 Sweden 70.4% compare
More work & labour data for Lebanon
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3318 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.3097 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.76 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1062 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,052 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 359.79 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,567 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 3,626 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 7,193 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) in Lebanon?
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) in Lebanon was 70.6% in 2019, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 73.8% in 1975.
- What is the lowest labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.9% in 2007.
- How does Lebanon rank for labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+)?
- Lebanon ranks 101st out of 196 countries with data for 2019.
- Is labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.