Azerbaijan Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Azerbaijan's female labor participation was 60.76% in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Azerbaijan's female labor participation stood at 60.76% in 2025, a decline of +0.59pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 60.95% by 2026. Azerbaijan ranked 47th globally.
Azerbaijan's female labor participation rate has experienced a significant decline since its peak in 1996, when it reached 75.29%, slipping to a trough of 56.41% in 2007. The country's female labor participation rate has been steadily increasing since, but still lags behind peer countries such as Estonia, which boasts a rate of 60.98%. As of 2025, Azerbaijan's female labor participation rate stands at 60.76%, ranking 47th globally. The 36-year coverage of the data indicates that the trend has been in a recovery phase since the trough in 2007. This gradual increase is a positive development, but further growth may be hindered by persistent societal and cultural barriers that affect women's employment prospects. A significant improvement in education and vocational training opportunities for women could potentially alter the trajectory of Azerbaijan's female labor participation rate, propelling it closer to that of more developed economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 60.62% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 60.78% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 60.95% | - | - |
| 2025 | 60.76% | −0.59pp | #47 |
| 2024 | 61.35% | −0.40pp | #45 |
| 2023 | 61.75% | −0.42pp | #40 |
| 2022 | 62.17% | +0.99pp | #34 |
| 2021 | 61.17% | −3.21pp | #38 |
| 2020 | 64.38% | +1.94pp | #23 |
| 2019 | 62.44% | −0.19pp | #31 |
| 2018 | 62.63% | +0.42pp | #30 |
| 2017 | 62.21% | +0.17pp | #33 |
| 2016 | 62.04% | +0.95pp | #34 |
| 2015 | 61.10% | +0.85pp | #41 |
| 2014 | 60.24% | +0.88pp | #45 |
| 2013 | 59.36% | +0.13pp | #46 |
| 2012 | 59.24% | −0.20pp | #50 |
| 2011 | 59.43% | −0.36pp | #48 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's female labor participation was 60.76% in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's female labor participation peaked at 75.29% in 1996.
The lowest female labor participation in Azerbaijan was 56.41% in 2007.
Azerbaijan ranks 47th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Azerbaijan's female labor participation is projected to reach 60.95% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Azerbaijan in 2025 was 60.76%. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Azerbaijan Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}