Egypt - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate) in Egypt was 7.33 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 26.55 in 1989, while its lowest value was 6.26 in 1973.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.02 |
| 1973 | 6.26 |
| 1975 | 7.14 |
| 1976 | 8.49 |
| 1977 | 7.65 |
| 1978 | 9.32 |
| 1979 | 7.75 |
| 1980 | 8.25 |
| 1983 | 16.82 |
| 1984 | 18.21 |
| 1986 | 11.87 |
| 1989 | 26.55 |
| 1990 | 25.02 |
| 1991 | 20.85 |
| 1992 | 20.29 |
| 1993 | 20.23 |
| 1994 | 20.85 |
| 1995 | 19.89 |
| 1998 | 17.16 |
| 1999 | 20.32 |
| 2001 | 16.37 |
| 2002 | 19.57 |
| 2005 | 20.98 |
| 2006 | 19.48 |
| 2007 | 18.33 |
| 2008 | 18.39 |
| 2009 | 19.21 |
| 2010 | 18.62 |
| 2011 | 16.72 |
| 2012 | 16.53 |
| 2013 | 17.88 |
| 2014 | 18.08 |
| 2015 | 20.65 |
| 2016 | 20.30 |
| 2017 | 18.71 |
| 2018 | 11.38 |
| 2019 | 8.98 |
| 2020 | 7.33 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Egypt was 8.13 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 21.33 in 1991, while its lowest value was 8.13 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 21.32 |
| 1991 | 21.33 |
| 1992 | 20.37 |
| 1993 | 20.32 |
| 1994 | 20.91 |
| 1995 | 19.90 |
| 1996 | 19.00 |
| 1997 | 18.13 |
| 1998 | 17.30 |
| 1999 | 20.50 |
| 2000 | 18.60 |
| 2001 | 16.83 |
| 2002 | 19.84 |
| 2003 | 19.86 |
| 2004 | 19.87 |
| 2005 | 19.88 |
| 2006 | 19.88 |
| 2007 | 18.98 |
| 2008 | 19.22 |
| 2009 | 20.12 |
| 2010 | 18.81 |
| 2011 | 17.23 |
| 2012 | 17.18 |
| 2013 | 18.68 |
| 2014 | 19.08 |
| 2015 | 20.47 |
| 2016 | 20.07 |
| 2017 | 18.63 |
| 2018 | 11.34 |
| 2019 | 8.60 |
| 2020 | 8.13 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in Egypt was 37.21 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 76.76 in 1960, while its lowest value was 35.66 in 2019.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 76.76 |
| 1973 | 55.43 |
| 1975 | 53.80 |
| 1976 | 60.28 |
| 1977 | 53.02 |
| 1978 | 52.87 |
| 1979 | 52.33 |
| 1980 | 51.13 |
| 1983 | 57.45 |
| 1984 | 53.54 |
| 1986 | 57.12 |
| 1989 | 43.57 |
| 1990 | 40.57 |
| 1991 | 38.71 |
| 1992 | 42.68 |
| 1993 | 44.31 |
| 1994 | 45.00 |
| 1995 | 46.51 |
| 1998 | 42.40 |
| 1999 | 46.59 |
| 2001 | 38.33 |
| 2002 | 39.00 |
| 2005 | 50.35 |
| 2006 | 46.21 |
| 2007 | 46.46 |
| 2008 | 49.33 |
| 2009 | 48.26 |
| 2010 | 49.46 |
| 2011 | 47.95 |
| 2012 | 47.98 |
| 2013 | 48.12 |
| 2014 | 46.18 |
| 2015 | 42.92 |
| 2016 | 41.93 |
| 2017 | 38.22 |
| 2018 | 36.15 |
| 2019 | 35.66 |
| 2020 | 37.21 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Egypt was 32.39 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 50.83 in 2008, while its lowest value was 32.39 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 39.16 |
| 1991 | 39.22 |
| 1992 | 42.69 |
| 1993 | 44.33 |
| 1994 | 45.02 |
| 1995 | 46.56 |
| 1996 | 45.23 |
| 1997 | 43.91 |
| 1998 | 42.61 |
| 1999 | 46.86 |
| 2000 | 42.96 |
| 2001 | 39.14 |
| 2002 | 39.93 |
| 2003 | 41.64 |
| 2004 | 43.35 |
| 2005 | 45.05 |
| 2006 | 46.76 |
| 2007 | 47.53 |
| 2008 | 50.83 |
| 2009 | 49.74 |
| 2010 | 49.81 |
| 2011 | 48.99 |
| 2012 | 49.32 |
| 2013 | 49.64 |
| 2014 | 47.96 |
| 2015 | 41.46 |
| 2016 | 40.42 |
| 2017 | 36.79 |
| 2018 | 35.33 |
| 2019 | 34.10 |
| 2020 | 32.39 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in Egypt was 22.71 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 43.42 in 1960, while its lowest value was 22.71 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 43.42 |
| 1973 | 31.67 |
| 1975 | 31.32 |
| 1976 | 35.28 |
| 1977 | 30.93 |
| 1978 | 31.78 |
| 1979 | 30.80 |
| 1980 | 30.44 |
| 1983 | 37.78 |
| 1984 | 36.43 |
| 1986 | 35.76 |
| 1989 | 35.70 |
| 1990 | 33.24 |
| 1991 | 30.43 |
| 1992 | 31.84 |
| 1993 | 32.65 |
| 1994 | 33.28 |
| 1995 | 33.54 |
| 1998 | 30.32 |
| 1999 | 34.03 |
| 2001 | 28.21 |
| 2002 | 29.90 |
| 2005 | 36.27 |
| 2006 | 33.76 |
| 2007 | 33.64 |
| 2008 | 35.49 |
| 2009 | 35.35 |
| 2010 | 34.73 |
| 2011 | 33.48 |
| 2012 | 33.57 |
| 2013 | 34.46 |
| 2014 | 33.79 |
| 2015 | 32.03 |
| 2016 | 31.36 |
| 2017 | 28.96 |
| 2018 | 24.46 |
| 2019 | 22.80 |
| 2020 | 22.71 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Egypt was 20.58 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 35.39 in 2008, while its lowest value was 20.58 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 30.36 |
| 1991 | 30.40 |
| 1992 | 31.69 |
| 1993 | 32.51 |
| 1994 | 33.16 |
| 1995 | 33.48 |
| 1996 | 32.37 |
| 1997 | 31.28 |
| 1998 | 30.21 |
| 1999 | 33.97 |
| 2000 | 31.05 |
| 2001 | 28.24 |
| 2002 | 30.12 |
| 2003 | 31.01 |
| 2004 | 31.89 |
| 2005 | 32.77 |
| 2006 | 33.63 |
| 2007 | 33.58 |
| 2008 | 35.39 |
| 2009 | 35.26 |
| 2010 | 34.66 |
| 2011 | 33.46 |
| 2012 | 33.60 |
| 2013 | 34.49 |
| 2014 | 33.83 |
| 2015 | 31.19 |
| 2016 | 30.47 |
| 2017 | 27.92 |
| 2018 | 23.63 |
| 2019 | 21.67 |
| 2020 | 20.58 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Egypt was 20.00 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 25.59 in 2014, while its lowest value was 20.00 in 2019.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 23.17 |
| 1991 | 23.18 |
| 1992 | 23.30 |
| 1993 | 23.42 |
| 1994 | 24.35 |
| 1995 | 22.85 |
| 1996 | 22.03 |
| 1997 | 21.24 |
| 1998 | 20.46 |
| 1999 | 21.54 |
| 2000 | 21.60 |
| 2001 | 21.79 |
| 2002 | 20.50 |
| 2003 | 20.95 |
| 2004 | 21.45 |
| 2005 | 21.99 |
| 2006 | 22.58 |
| 2007 | 24.49 |
| 2008 | 23.21 |
| 2009 | 24.43 |
| 2010 | 24.30 |
| 2011 | 23.73 |
| 2012 | 24.19 |
| 2013 | 25.13 |
| 2014 | 25.59 |
| 2015 | 24.36 |
| 2016 | 24.62 |
| 2017 | 23.63 |
| 2018 | 20.02 |
| 2019 | 20.00 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Egypt was 75.19 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 79.83 in 2013, while its lowest value was 73.93 in 1998.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 75.43 |
| 1991 | 75.53 |
| 1992 | 75.38 |
| 1993 | 75.28 |
| 1994 | 76.13 |
| 1995 | 74.87 |
| 1996 | 74.62 |
| 1997 | 74.30 |
| 1998 | 73.93 |
| 1999 | 76.14 |
| 2000 | 75.95 |
| 2001 | 75.00 |
| 2002 | 75.53 |
| 2003 | 76.00 |
| 2004 | 76.41 |
| 2005 | 76.73 |
| 2006 | 76.91 |
| 2007 | 77.07 |
| 2008 | 78.14 |
| 2009 | 78.10 |
| 2010 | 79.06 |
| 2011 | 79.24 |
| 2012 | 79.55 |
| 2013 | 79.83 |
| 2014 | 79.56 |
| 2015 | 77.22 |
| 2016 | 76.20 |
| 2017 | 74.58 |
| 2018 | 75.25 |
| 2019 | 75.19 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Egypt was 47.87 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 52.86 in 2014, while its lowest value was 47.37 in 1998.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 49.35 |
| 1991 | 49.42 |
| 1992 | 49.43 |
| 1993 | 49.47 |
| 1994 | 50.38 |
| 1995 | 49.03 |
| 1996 | 48.50 |
| 1997 | 47.94 |
| 1998 | 47.37 |
| 1999 | 49.01 |
| 2000 | 48.95 |
| 2001 | 48.58 |
| 2002 | 48.22 |
| 2003 | 48.70 |
| 2004 | 49.18 |
| 2005 | 49.63 |
| 2006 | 50.03 |
| 2007 | 51.06 |
| 2008 | 50.98 |
| 2009 | 51.57 |
| 2010 | 52.00 |
| 2011 | 51.80 |
| 2012 | 52.18 |
| 2013 | 52.78 |
| 2014 | 52.86 |
| 2015 | 51.07 |
| 2016 | 50.68 |
| 2017 | 49.36 |
| 2018 | 47.91 |
| 2019 | 47.87 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Egypt was 14.30 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 29.97 in 1989, while its lowest value was 4.36 in 1973.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.22 |
| 1966 | 5.84 |
| 1973 | 4.36 |
| 1975 | 5.14 |
| 1976 | 6.42 |
| 1977 | 6.92 |
| 1978 | 8.32 |
| 1979 | 7.77 |
| 1980 | 7.40 |
| 1981 | 5.95 |
| 1982 | 5.83 |
| 1983 | 17.15 |
| 1984 | 18.03 |
| 1986 | 9.84 |
| 1989 | 29.97 |
| 1990 | 26.74 |
| 1991 | 22.03 |
| 1992 | 22.80 |
| 1993 | 22.13 |
| 1994 | 22.98 |
| 1995 | 21.60 |
| 1996 | 14.50 |
| 1998 | 19.55 |
| 1999 | 20.37 |
| 2000 | 13.45 |
| 2001 | 20.16 |
| 2002 | 18.41 |
| 2003 | 13.62 |
| 2004 | 14.09 |
| 2005 | 23.09 |
| 2006 | 21.13 |
| 2007 | 23.16 |
| 2008 | 21.72 |
| 2009 | 22.77 |
| 2010 | 23.06 |
| 2011 | 22.37 |
| 2012 | 22.39 |
| 2013 | 22.92 |
| 2014 | 23.06 |
| 2015 | 22.67 |
| 2016 | 22.92 |
| 2017 | 21.93 |
| 2018 | 18.31 |
| 2019 | 15.61 |
| 2020 | 14.30 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Egypt was 15.39 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 23.40 in 2007, while its lowest value was 15.39 in 2021.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 22.27 |
| 1991 | 22.28 |
| 1992 | 23.10 |
| 1993 | 22.41 |
| 1994 | 23.23 |
| 1995 | 21.86 |
| 1996 | 21.16 |
| 1997 | 20.48 |
| 1998 | 19.81 |
| 1999 | 20.64 |
| 2000 | 20.53 |
| 2001 | 20.46 |
| 2002 | 18.30 |
| 2003 | 19.03 |
| 2004 | 19.78 |
| 2005 | 20.55 |
| 2006 | 21.34 |
| 2007 | 23.40 |
| 2008 | 21.95 |
| 2009 | 22.97 |
| 2010 | 23.23 |
| 2011 | 22.57 |
| 2012 | 22.55 |
| 2013 | 23.05 |
| 2014 | 23.20 |
| 2015 | 22.85 |
| 2016 | 23.15 |
| 2017 | 22.26 |
| 2018 | 18.48 |
| 2019 | 15.90 |
| 2020 | 15.42 |
| 2021 | 15.39 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Egypt was 21.21 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 41.79 in 1989, while its lowest value was 5.55 in 1973.
Definition: 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. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.86 |
| 1966 | 7.20 |
| 1973 | 5.55 |
| 1975 | 6.61 |
| 1976 | 7.95 |
| 1977 | 8.74 |
| 1978 | 10.56 |
| 1979 | 10.56 |
| 1980 | 10.06 |
| 1981 | 12.15 |
| 1982 | 12.09 |
| 1983 | 22.13 |
| 1984 | 23.68 |
| 1986 | 12.65 |
| 1989 | 41.79 |
| 1990 | 36.54 |
| 1991 | 31.11 |
| 1992 | 32.21 |
| 1993 | 30.39 |
| 1994 | 31.04 |
| 1995 | 29.44 |
| 1996 | 18.70 |
| 1998 | 27.34 |
| 1999 | 27.64 |
| 2000 | 29.87 |
| 2001 | 29.39 |
| 2002 | 26.81 |
| 2003 | 29.91 |
| 2004 | 30.06 |
| 2005 | 30.72 |
| 2006 | 29.40 |
| 2007 | 32.30 |
| 2008 | 30.02 |
| 2009 | 31.55 |
| 2010 | 30.80 |
| 2011 | 30.12 |
| 2012 | 30.31 |
| 2013 | 31.25 |
| 2014 | 31.79 |
| 2015 | 32.15 |
| 2016 | 32.93 |
| 2017 | 32.83 |
| 2018 | 27.07 |
| 2019 | 23.19 |
| 2020 | 21.21 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Egypt was 22.93 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 33.00 in 2016, while its lowest value was 22.93 in 2021.
Definition: 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. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 31.13 |
| 1991 | 31.11 |
| 1992 | 32.21 |
| 1993 | 30.39 |
| 1994 | 31.04 |
| 1995 | 29.44 |
| 1996 | 28.73 |
| 1997 | 28.03 |
| 1998 | 27.34 |
| 1999 | 27.64 |
| 2000 | 28.46 |
| 2001 | 29.39 |
| 2002 | 26.81 |
| 2003 | 27.44 |
| 2004 | 28.07 |
| 2005 | 28.73 |
| 2006 | 29.40 |
| 2007 | 32.30 |
| 2008 | 30.03 |
| 2009 | 31.55 |
| 2010 | 30.80 |
| 2011 | 30.12 |
| 2012 | 30.31 |
| 2013 | 31.25 |
| 2014 | 31.79 |
| 2015 | 32.15 |
| 2016 | 33.00 |
| 2017 | 32.87 |
| 2018 | 27.11 |
| 2019 | 23.22 |
| 2020 | 23.03 |
| 2021 | 22.93 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Egypt was 67.43 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 89.03 in 1960, while its lowest value was 45.03 in 2000.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 89.03 |
| 1966 | 81.13 |
| 1973 | 78.62 |
| 1975 | 77.71 |
| 1976 | 80.73 |
| 1977 | 79.22 |
| 1978 | 78.78 |
| 1979 | 73.56 |
| 1980 | 73.57 |
| 1981 | 48.96 |
| 1982 | 48.24 |
| 1983 | 77.50 |
| 1984 | 76.14 |
| 1986 | 77.77 |
| 1989 | 71.71 |
| 1990 | 73.19 |
| 1991 | 70.82 |
| 1992 | 70.78 |
| 1993 | 72.82 |
| 1994 | 74.04 |
| 1995 | 73.37 |
| 1996 | 77.56 |
| 1998 | 71.50 |
| 1999 | 73.69 |
| 2000 | 45.03 |
| 2001 | 68.59 |
| 2002 | 68.66 |
| 2003 | 45.54 |
| 2004 | 46.87 |
| 2005 | 75.17 |
| 2006 | 71.88 |
| 2007 | 71.70 |
| 2008 | 72.34 |
| 2009 | 72.16 |
| 2010 | 74.88 |
| 2011 | 74.28 |
| 2012 | 73.86 |
| 2013 | 73.34 |
| 2014 | 72.54 |
| 2015 | 70.51 |
| 2016 | 69.60 |
| 2017 | 66.80 |
| 2018 | 67.64 |
| 2019 | 67.31 |
| 2020 | 67.43 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Egypt was 67.09 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 75.44 in 2010, while its lowest value was 66.97 in 2020.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 71.55 |
| 1991 | 71.63 |
| 1992 | 71.70 |
| 1993 | 73.75 |
| 1994 | 74.85 |
| 1995 | 74.26 |
| 1996 | 73.66 |
| 1997 | 73.06 |
| 1998 | 72.46 |
| 1999 | 74.67 |
| 2000 | 72.15 |
| 2001 | 69.60 |
| 2002 | 68.24 |
| 2003 | 69.35 |
| 2004 | 70.44 |
| 2005 | 71.53 |
| 2006 | 72.61 |
| 2007 | 72.45 |
| 2008 | 73.11 |
| 2009 | 72.78 |
| 2010 | 75.44 |
| 2011 | 74.94 |
| 2012 | 74.37 |
| 2013 | 73.77 |
| 2014 | 72.99 |
| 2015 | 71.06 |
| 2016 | 70.17 |
| 2017 | 67.73 |
| 2018 | 68.18 |
| 2019 | 68.48 |
| 2020 | 66.97 |
| 2021 | 67.09 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Egypt was 41.54 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 51.25 in 1989, while its lowest value was 27.35 in 1982.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 46.52 |
| 1966 | 43.00 |
| 1973 | 40.51 |
| 1975 | 40.74 |
| 1976 | 43.87 |
| 1977 | 42.91 |
| 1978 | 43.40 |
| 1979 | 40.94 |
| 1980 | 40.77 |
| 1981 | 27.77 |
| 1982 | 27.35 |
| 1983 | 47.48 |
| 1984 | 47.24 |
| 1986 | 44.40 |
| 1989 | 51.25 |
| 1990 | 50.38 |
| 1991 | 46.72 |
| 1992 | 47.19 |
| 1993 | 47.89 |
| 1994 | 48.88 |
| 1995 | 47.92 |
| 1996 | 46.60 |
| 1998 | 46.00 |
| 1999 | 47.52 |
| 2000 | 29.60 |
| 2001 | 44.93 |
| 2002 | 43.19 |
| 2003 | 29.95 |
| 2004 | 30.11 |
| 2005 | 49.52 |
| 2006 | 46.97 |
| 2007 | 47.93 |
| 2008 | 47.55 |
| 2009 | 47.90 |
| 2010 | 49.37 |
| 2011 | 48.79 |
| 2012 | 48.49 |
| 2013 | 48.44 |
| 2014 | 48.12 |
| 2015 | 46.98 |
| 2016 | 46.63 |
| 2017 | 44.95 |
| 2018 | 43.30 |
| 2019 | 42.20 |
| 2020 | 41.54 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Egypt was 41.26 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 49.37 in 2010, while its lowest value was 41.22 in 2020.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 46.66 |
| 1991 | 46.72 |
| 1992 | 47.19 |
| 1993 | 47.89 |
| 1994 | 48.88 |
| 1995 | 47.92 |
| 1996 | 47.28 |
| 1997 | 46.64 |
| 1998 | 46.00 |
| 1999 | 47.52 |
| 2000 | 46.22 |
| 2001 | 44.93 |
| 2002 | 43.19 |
| 2003 | 44.13 |
| 2004 | 45.07 |
| 2005 | 46.02 |
| 2006 | 46.97 |
| 2007 | 47.93 |
| 2008 | 47.55 |
| 2009 | 47.90 |
| 2010 | 49.37 |
| 2011 | 48.79 |
| 2012 | 48.49 |
| 2013 | 48.44 |
| 2014 | 48.12 |
| 2015 | 46.98 |
| 2016 | 46.68 |
| 2017 | 45.01 |
| 2018 | 43.35 |
| 2019 | 42.21 |
| 2020 | 41.22 |
| 2021 | 41.26 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
