As many developed economies face aging populations and shrinking workforces, labor force participation has become increasingly important, and is a key driver behind immigration policy.

This chart compares labor force participation rates between native-born and foreign-born populations across OECD countries, using data from the OECD’s International Migration Outlook 2025. Labor force participation is defined as the share of adults who are either employed or actively seeking work.

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