Help me understand this statistic (labor force participation)

[Danger_Man]

Labor Force Participation Rate - Countries - List | World

Besides actual unemployment, I suppose some of the difference is because of how much women participate in the workforce

But what is is special about Slovakia? Why is it so high?

[TriPolar]

Looks like they have a hard working, well educated, industrious culture there:

@https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovakia#Economy

Slovakia has a high-income developed economy. In 2024, with a population of only 5 million, it ranked as the 46th richest country with a per capita gross domestic product based on purchasing power parity of $44,081,[103] and the 61st largest economy in the world with a GDP of $132.122 billion.[104] Its GDP per capita equalling 69% of the average of the European Union in 2021.[105] The country has difficulties addressing regional imbalances in wealth and employment.[106] GDP per capita ranges from 188% of EU average in Bratislava to 54% in Eastern Slovakia.[107] Bratislava is the 19th-richest region of the European Union by GDP (PPP) per capita.[108] Although regional income inequality is high, 90% of citizens own their homes.