Algeria Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Algeria's female labor participation was 14.14% in 2025, ranked 176th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Algeria's female labor participation stood at 14.14% in 2025, a decline of +0.16pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.53% by 2026. Algeria ranked 176th globally.
Algeria’s female labor force participation has risen modestly over the 36‑year series, moving from an early‑record 11.71 % in 1990 to 14.14 % in 2025, placing the country 176th globally. The indicator peaked at 15.26 % in 2015, a level that remains above the all‑time trough of 11.54 % recorded in 1994, suggesting a gradual but uneven upward trajectory. Compared with regional peers, Algeria lags behind Egypt’s 18.45 % and Jordan’s 16.03 % while closely matching Iran’s 14.01 % and exceeding Syria’s 12.73 %. The slow pace reflects persistent structural constraints such as limited access to child‑care, gender‑biased labor market norms and a concentration of women in informal sectors. Continued policy reforms aimed at expanding affordable childcare, improving vocational training for women, and incentivising private‑sector hiring could accelerate participation rates, potentially moving Algeria closer to the regional average in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 14.81% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 14.67% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 14.53% | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.14% | −0.16pp | #176 |
| 2024 | 14.31% | −0.03pp | #176 |
| 2023 | 14.34% | +0.01pp | #178 |
| 2022 | 14.33% | +0.90pp | #179 |
| 2021 | 13.43% | +0.23pp | #182 |
| 2020 | 13.21% | −1.47pp | #183 |
| 2019 | 14.68% | −0.12pp | #182 |
| 2018 | 14.80% | −0.12pp | #182 |
| 2017 | 14.92% | −0.11pp | #183 |
| 2016 | 15.03% | −0.23pp | #183 |
| 2015 | 15.26% | +0.00pp | #181 |
| 2014 | 15.26% | +0.22pp | #181 |
| 2013 | 15.04% | +0.22pp | #181 |
| 2012 | 14.82% | +0.21pp | #182 |
| 2011 | 14.61% | +0.20pp | #182 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's female labor participation was 14.14% in 2025. Ranked 176th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
Algeria's female labor participation peaked at 15.26% in 2015.
The lowest female labor participation in Algeria was 11.54% in 1994.
Algeria ranks 176th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Algeria's female labor participation is projected to reach 14.53% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Algeria in 2025 was 14.14%. This ranks 176th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_female-labor-participation,
title = {Algeria Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}