Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data was reported at 33.973 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 33.116 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data is updated yearly, averaging 34.400 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.900 % in 1982 and a record low of 26.406 % in 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
33.973 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data was reported at 60.237 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.254 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 48.300 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.237 % in 2025 and a record low of 46.272 % in 2005. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
60.237 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data was reported at 64.118 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.249 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data is updated yearly, averaging 54.700 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.118 % in 2025 and a record low of 52.000 % in 1984. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
64.118 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39

1982 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data was reported at 64.383 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 63.367 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data is updated yearly, averaging 59.000 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2025, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.383 % in 2025 and a record low of 54.800 % in 1984. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
64.383 2025 yearly 1982 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64

1976 - 2021 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data was reported at 44.454 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.876 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 53.100 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.400 % in 1979 and a record low of 36.876 % in 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
36.876 2021 yearly 1976 - 2021

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+

1976 - 2021 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 24.723 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.621 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 36.700 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.800 % in 1978 and a record low of 20.621 % in 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
20.621 2021 yearly 1976 - 2021

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Total Age

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data was reported at 55.342 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 52.730 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 29.400 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.342 % in 2025 and a record low of 27.500 % in 1995. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
55.342 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Total Age

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54

1982 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data was reported at 64.935 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 62.399 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data is updated yearly, averaging 57.710 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2025, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.935 % in 2025 and a record low of 54.490 % in 1984. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
64.935 2025 yearly 1982 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data was reported at 52.636 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 44.974 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 54.964 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.674 % in 2015 and a record low of 44.974 % in 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
52.636 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 24.723 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.621 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 36.700 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.800 % in 1978 and a record low of 20.621 % in 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
24.723 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data was reported at 55.342 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 52.730 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 29.400 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.342 % in 2025 and a record low of 27.500 % in 1995. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
55.342 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data was reported at 15.667 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.649 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data is updated yearly, averaging 13.500 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.513 % in 2011 and a record low of 5.400 % in 1977. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
15.667 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24

1976 - 2021 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data was reported at 32.639 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 27.713 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 15.200 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.639 % in 2025 and a record low of 6.500 % in 1980. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
27.713 2021 yearly 1976 - 2021

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data was reported at 35.267 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.195 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data is updated yearly, averaging 14.800 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.267 % in 2025 and a record low of 7.100 % in 1979. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
35.267 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data was reported at 34.875 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 27.752 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data is updated yearly, averaging 14.700 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.875 % in 2025 and a record low of 8.500 % in 1980. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
34.875 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39

1982 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data was reported at 34.715 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.428 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data is updated yearly, averaging 20.900 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2025, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.715 % in 2025 and a record low of 11.700 % in 1985. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
34.715 2025 yearly 1982 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data was reported at 34.651 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 31.144 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 17.500 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.651 % in 2025 and a record low of 7.900 % in 1978. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
34.651 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data was reported at 23.502 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.051 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data is updated yearly, averaging 15.900 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.729 % in 2014 and a record low of 5.900 % in 1985. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
23.502 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 6.390 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.484 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 11.500 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.500 % in 1998 and a record low of 2.400 % in 1990. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
6.390 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age

1976 - 2021 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data was reported at 28.207 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.530 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 9.400 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.207 % in 2025 and a record low of 4.300 % in 1980. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
24.530 2021 yearly 1976 - 2021

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54

1982 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data was reported at 34.428 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.022 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data is updated yearly, averaging 20.045 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2025, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.428 % in 2025 and a record low of 10.637 % in 1985. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
34.428 2025 yearly 1982 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data was reported at 18.515 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.283 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 16.150 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.622 % in 2015 and a record low of 5.828 % in 1985. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
18.515 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 6.390 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.484 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 11.500 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.500 % in 1998 and a record low of 2.400 % in 1990. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
6.390 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data was reported at 28.207 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.530 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 9.400 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.207 % in 2025 and a record low of 4.300 % in 1980. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
28.207 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64

1982 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 29.431 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.544 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 18.418 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2025, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.431 % in 2025 and a record low of 9.527 % in 1985. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
29.431 2025 yearly 1982 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data was reported at 49.959 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.884 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data is updated yearly, averaging 52.400 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.800 % in 1981 and a record low of 41.745 % in 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
49.959 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data was reported at 94.791 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 96.412 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data is updated yearly, averaging 96.600 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.900 % in 1985 and a record low of 90.878 % in 2005. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
94.791 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39

1982 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data was reported at 96.916 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 98.250 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data is updated yearly, averaging 97.600 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2025, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.900 % in 1985 and a record low of 96.154 % in 2005. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
96.916 2025 yearly 1982 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44

1982 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data was reported at 97.315 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 98.685 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data is updated yearly, averaging 97.000 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2025, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 99.000 % in 1985 and a record low of 95.914 % in 2006. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
97.315 2025 yearly 1982 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data was reported at 97.031 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 97.966 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 96.700 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.800 % in 1985 and a record low of 94.977 % in 2005. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
97.031 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59

1976 - 2021 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data was reported at 94.156 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 84.096 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data is updated yearly, averaging 90.600 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 95.400 % in 1985 and a record low of 83.802 % in 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
84.096 2021 yearly 1976 - 2021

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 65.687 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.663 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 65.177 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.692 % in 1981 and a record low of 58.171 % in 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
65.687 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54

1982 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data was reported at 96.525 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 97.471 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data is updated yearly, averaging 96.485 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2025, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.575 % in 1985 and a record low of 93.853 % in 2005. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
96.525 2025 yearly 1982 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 65.687 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.663 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 65.177 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 41 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.692 % in 1981 and a record low of 28.300 % in 1989. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
65.687 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64

1982 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 84.760 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 83.940 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 85.406 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2025, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89.679 % in 1985 and a record low of 79.299 % in 2005. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
84.760 2025 yearly 1982 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data was reported at 88.725 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 88.119 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data is updated yearly, averaging 91.158 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.540 % in 1985 and a record low of 47.412 % in 1981. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
88.725 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+

1961 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data was reported at 55.342 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 52.730 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 28.700 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2025, with 43 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.342 % in 2025 and a record low of 27.500 % in 1995. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
55.342 2025 yearly 1961 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64

1982 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 57.367 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 54.637 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 51.952 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2025, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.367 % in 2025 and a record low of 47.916 % in 2005. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
57.367 2025 yearly 1982 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+

1976 - 2025 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data was reported at 59.711 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.825 % for 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data is updated yearly, averaging 54.285 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2025, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.711 % in 2025 and a record low of 27.122 % in 1978. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
59.711 2025 yearly 1976 - 2025

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Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+
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