Argentina Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Argentina's female labor participation was 52.47% in 2025, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Argentina's female labor participation stood at 52.47% in 2025, a rise of +0.19pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 53.42% by 2026. Argentina ranked 99th globally.
Argentina's female labor participation rate has experienced a moderate increase since 1990, when it first began to be tracked by the World Bank at 43.12%. By 2023, the rate peaked at 52.96%, a 9.84 percentage point improvement. However, Argentina's female labor participation rate fell to 52.47% in 2025, a decline of 0.49 percentage points from the peak. This rate still lags behind that of peer countries such as Equatorial Guinea, which ranked slightly higher at 52.62%. The country's labor market participation has shown a general upward trend, albeit with fluctuations, over the 36-year period. Argentina's efforts to promote women's participation in the workforce, such as implementing policies to address the pay gap and improve access to education and childcare, may help to sustain this trend. A significant improvement in economic conditions, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, could also contribute to a further increase in female labor participation in Argentina.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 54.38% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 53.90% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 53.42% | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.47% | +0.19pp | #99 |
| 2024 | 52.28% | −0.68pp | #101 |
| 2023 | 52.96% | +1.09pp | #95 |
| 2022 | 51.87% | +1.61pp | #102 |
| 2021 | 50.26% | +3.77pp | #111 |
| 2020 | 46.49% | −3.51pp | #124 |
| 2019 | 50.00% | +0.85pp | #115 |
| 2018 | 49.15% | +1.48pp | #120 |
| 2017 | 47.67% | +0.08pp | #124 |
| 2016 | 47.58% | +0.08pp | #125 |
| 2015 | 47.50% | +0.08pp | #126 |
| 2014 | 47.42% | −0.23pp | #124 |
| 2013 | 47.64% | −0.41pp | #122 |
| 2012 | 48.06% | +0.11pp | #119 |
| 2011 | 47.95% | +0.26pp | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina 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
Argentina's female labor participation was 52.47% in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Argentina's female labor participation peaked at 52.96% in 2023.
The lowest female labor participation in Argentina was 43.12% in 1990.
Argentina ranks 99th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's female labor participation is projected to reach 53.42% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Argentina in 2025 was 52.47%. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_female-labor-participation,
title = {Argentina Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}