Labor force, total in Papua New Guinea was reported at 3660451 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Papua New Guinea - Labor force, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Employment in industry (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Papua New Guinea was reported at 7.8732 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Papua New Guinea - Employment in industry (% of total employment) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Papua New Guinea PG: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 48.980 % in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 73.530 % for 2000. Papua New Guinea PG: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 80.785 % from Dec 1966 (Median) to 2010, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 93.050 % in 1966 and a record low of 48.980 % in 2010. Papua New Guinea PG: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Papua New Guinea – Table PG.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Papua New Guinea PG: Labour Force data was reported at 3,695,703.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,605,797.000 Person for 2016. Papua New Guinea PG: Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 2,676,992.500 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,695,703.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 1,813,873.000 Person in 1990. Papua New Guinea PG: Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Papua New Guinea – Table PG.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in September 2018.; Sum; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Papua New Guinea PG: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 2.620 % in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.000 % for 2010. Papua New Guinea PG: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 2.770 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2011, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.700 % in 1990 and a record low of 2.000 % in 2010. Papua New Guinea PG: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Papua New Guinea – Table PG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Papua New Guinea was reported at 95.02 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Papua New Guinea - Ratio of female to male labor participation rate - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Papua New Guinea was reported at 52.03 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Papua New Guinea - Labor participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) in Papua New Guinea was reported at 2.741 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Papua New Guinea - Unemployment, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate) in Papua New Guinea was reported at 3.802 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Papua New Guinea - Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Labor force, female (% of total labor force) in Papua New Guinea was reported at 47.52 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Papua New Guinea - Labor force, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Papua New Guinea PG: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 69.915 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 69.984 % for 2016. Papua New Guinea PG: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 71.581 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.536 % in 2004 and a record low of 69.915 % in 2017. Papua New Guinea PG: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Papua New Guinea – Table PG.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Papua New Guinea: Labor force, million people: The latest value from 2023 is 3.25 million people, an increase from 3.19 million people in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 20.40 million people, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 1991 to 2023 is 2.45 million people. The minimum value, 1.71 million people, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 3.25 million people was recorded in 2023.

Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) in Papua New Guinea was reported at 2.236 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Papua New Guinea - Unemployment, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Papua New Guinea PG: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 38.770 % in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 60.760 % for 2000. Papua New Guinea PG: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 58.615 % from Dec 1966 (Median) to 2010, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89.500 % in 1966 and a record low of 38.770 % in 2010. Papua New Guinea PG: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Papua New Guinea – Table PG.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Historical dataset showing Papua New Guinea labor force participation rate by year from 1990 to 2024.

Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Papua New Guinea was reported at 27.32 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Papua New Guinea - Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (modeled ILO estimate) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Papua New Guinea: Male labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2024 is 53.32 percent, an increase from 53.25 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 69.88 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 1990 to 2024 is 60.93 percent. The minimum value, 48.97 percent, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 73.55 percent was recorded in 1990.

Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate) in Papua New Guinea was reported at 4.585 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Papua New Guinea - Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Papua New Guinea: Labor force, percent female: The latest value from 2023 is 47.75 percent, an increase from 47.7 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 41.56 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 1991 to 2023 is 47.21 percent. The minimum value, 46.36 percent, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 47.9 percent was recorded in 2021.

Time series data for the statistic Labor_Force_Participation_Rate and country Papua New Guinea. Indicator 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.The statistic "Labor Force Participation Rate" stands at 52.79 percent as of 12/31/2024, the highest value since 12/31/2009. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 0.056 percentage points compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percentage points is 0.056.The 3 year change in percentage points is 0.679.The 5 year change in percentage points is 1.01.The 10 year change in percentage points is 2.34.The Serie's long term average value is 60.78 percent. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 7.99 percentage points lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2010, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +3.28.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1990, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -20.50.