Albania Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Albania's female labor participation was 58.57% in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Albania's female labor participation stood at 58.57% in 2025, a rise of +0.41pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 60.87% by 2026. Albania ranked 56th globally.
Albania’s female labor‑force participation has risen modestly since the early 1990s, moving from 53.47 % in 1990 to 58.57 % in 2025, which places the country 56th in the world. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 60.36 % in 1992, shortly after the transition from a centrally planned economy, before falling to a trough of 43.78 % in 2013 amid lingering structural unemployment and limited childcare support. The recent recovery has been driven by gradual improvements in education attainment, expansion of service‑sector jobs, and targeted government incentives for women entrepreneurs. Albania’s current level is comparable to peers such as Thailand (58.96 %) and Haiti (58.34 %), suggesting that regional policy environments and labor‑market reforms exert a similar influence. If reforms continue to lower informal work barriers and enhance work‑life balance, the upward trajectory is likely to persist, potentially moving Albania above the mid‑range of global female participation rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 63.64% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 62.26% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 60.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | 58.57% | +0.41pp | #56 |
| 2024 | 58.15% | +0.19pp | #58 |
| 2023 | 57.96% | +1.56pp | #60 |
| 2022 | 56.41% | +3.88pp | #65 |
| 2021 | 52.52% | +0.27pp | #92 |
| 2020 | 52.25% | −0.68pp | #91 |
| 2019 | 52.93% | +1.53pp | #94 |
| 2018 | 51.41% | +1.67pp | #105 |
| 2017 | 49.74% | −0.15pp | #114 |
| 2016 | 49.89% | +2.77pp | #111 |
| 2015 | 47.12% | +3.16pp | #129 |
| 2014 | 43.96% | +0.17pp | #136 |
| 2013 | 43.78% | −5.15pp | #135 |
| 2012 | 48.94% | −3.63pp | #113 |
| 2011 | 52.56% | +5.73pp | #90 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's female labor participation was 58.57% in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Albania's female labor participation peaked at 60.36% in 1992.
The lowest female labor participation in Albania was 43.78% in 2013.
Albania ranks 56th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's female labor participation is projected to reach 60.87% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Albania in 2025 was 58.57%. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_female-labor-participation,
title = {Albania Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}