Angola Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Angola's female labor participation stood at 72.22% in 2025, a decline of +0.13pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.14% by 2026. Angola ranked 15th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 69.82% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 70.48% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 71.14% | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.22% | −0.13pp | #15 |
| 2024 | 72.36% | +0.04pp | #14 |
| 2023 | 72.32% | −1.70pp | #14 |
| 2022 | 74.02% | −0.68pp | #11 |
| 2021 | 74.70% | +3.35pp | #9 |
| 2020 | 71.34% | −1.64pp | #13 |
| 2019 | 72.99% | −0.24pp | #11 |
| 2018 | 73.22% | −0.24pp | #10 |
| 2017 | 73.46% | −0.24pp | #9 |
| 2016 | 73.70% | −0.24pp | #9 |
| 2015 | 73.93% | −0.23pp | #8 |
| 2014 | 74.17% | −0.23pp | #10 |
| 2013 | 74.40% | −0.23pp | #10 |
| 2012 | 74.63% | −0.23pp | #9 |
| 2011 | 74.87% | −0.76pp | #10 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Angola's female labor participation was 72.22% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Angola's female labor participation peaked at 75.63% in 2007.
The lowest female labor participation in Angola was 71.34% in 2020.
Angola ranks 15th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's female labor participation is projected to reach 71.14% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Angola in 2025 was 72.22%. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_female-labor-participation,
title = {Angola Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}