Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Indonesia
Indonesia: Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational was 74.52 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2022. ▲ Rising
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Indonesia, 2004–2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
In 2022, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Indonesia stood at 74.52 Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Indonesia peaked at 76.51 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2019 and was at its lowest, 70.64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2006.
Indonesia ranks 35th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 70.65 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 2005 | 70.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 70.64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 71.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 73.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 73.47 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 74.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 75.7 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 76.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 75.23 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 75.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 74.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 74.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 74.4 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 75.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 76.51 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 75.23 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 73.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 74.52 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71.81 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 70.64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 73.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
| 2010s | 75.25 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 74.4 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 76.51 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 74.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 73.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 75.23 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 3 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
- 32 Israel 78.97 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 33 Mexico 76 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 34 Italy 75.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 36 South Africa 73.55 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 37 India 66.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
More work & labour data for Indonesia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3782 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3533 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4033 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.4 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8065 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 234,105 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 87,446 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 147,430 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 148,081 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 295,511 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Indonesia?
- Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Indonesia was 74.52 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 76.51 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2019.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2006.
- How does Indonesia rank for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational?
- Indonesia ranks 35th out of 37 countries with data for 2022.
- Is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Indonesia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on labour force participation rates by educational attainment level, age group and gender. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the labour force participation rates of 25-64 year-olds with below upper secondary, upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary, or tertiary attainment. The selection can be changed to display data by more detailed educational attainment level, by programme orientation, by gender and by age group. Filter the time period to display historical data. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.