Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force in Developing regions
Developing regions: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force was 74.8% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Developing regions, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Developing regions is 74.8%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 11.0% on the previous year and up 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Developing regions peaked at 74.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 49.2%, in 2011.
Developing regions ranks 26th of 37 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force in Developing regions, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 49.2% | — |
| 2014 | 62.8% | +27.6% |
| 2017 | 69.2% | +10.2% |
| 2021 | 67.4% | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 74.8% | +11.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 60.4% | 49.2% | 69.2% | 3 |
| 2020s | 71.1% | 67.4% | 74.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Developing regions
- 23 Poland 97.8% compare
- 24 United States 97.7% compare
- 25 Cyprus 97.6% compare
- 26 Republic of Korea 97.1% compare
- 26 South Korea 97.1% compare
- 28 Israel 96.1% compare
- 29 Serbia 95.9% compare
More work & labour data for Developing regions
- Manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment - 13th 13.9% (2025)
- Unemployment rate, by sex and age - 13th ICLS 4.9% (2025)
- Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of) 5.46 (2024)
- Proportion of informal employment, by sector and sex - 13th ICLS 68.7% (2025)
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an 59.0% (2024)
- [ILO] Proportion of unemployed persons receiving unemployment cash 9.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Developing regions?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Developing regions was 74.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with recorded in Developing regions?
- The highest recorded value was 74.8% in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with recorded in Developing regions?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.2% in 2011.
- How does Developing regions rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with?
- Developing regions ranks 26th out of 37 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with rising or falling in Developing regions?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Developing regions data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider (% of adults aged 15 years and older). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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