Papua New Guinea Labor Force Participation Rate
Latest
52.07%
2025-12-31
Change
+0.2%
vs prior period
Coverage
1990–2025
36 observations
As of 2025-12-31, Papua New Guinea's Labor Force Participation Rate stood at 52.07% — up 0.2% from the prior period. This annual series covers 1990–2025 (36 observations), ranging from 47.95% to 52.07%.
Recent values
| Date | Labor Force Participation Rate |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 52.07% |
| 2024-12-31 | 51.96% |
| 2023-12-31 | 51.96% |
| 2022-12-31 | 51.99% |
| 2021-12-31 | 51.67% |
| 2020-12-31 | 51.00% |
| 2019-12-31 | 51.14% |
| 2018-12-31 | 50.83% |
| 2017-12-31 | 50.42% |
| 2016-12-31 | 50.09% |
| 2015-12-31 | 49.80% |
| 2014-12-31 | 49.53% |
| 2013-12-31 | 49.39% |
| 2012-12-31 | 49.06% |