Bhutan Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Bhutan's female labor participation stood at 56.70% in 2025, a rise of +0.06pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 53.79% by 2026. Bhutan ranked 66th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 51.33% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 52.56% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 53.79% | - | - |
| 2025 | 56.70% | +0.06pp | #66 |
| 2024 | 56.64% | +0.02pp | #69 |
| 2023 | 56.62% | +4.11pp | #67 |
| 2022 | 52.51% | −12.39pp | #98 |
| 2021 | 64.90% | +1.90pp | #23 |
| 2020 | 63.00% | +2.37pp | #29 |
| 2019 | 60.63% | +5.89pp | #43 |
| 2018 | 54.74% | −0.07pp | #79 |
| 2017 | 54.82% | −0.08pp | #81 |
| 2016 | 54.89% | −0.08pp | #79 |
| 2015 | 54.98% | +1.05pp | #75 |
| 2014 | 53.93% | −4.26pp | #82 |
| 2013 | 58.19% | −4.88pp | #54 |
| 2012 | 63.07% | +0.74pp | #34 |
| 2011 | 62.33% | −0.99pp | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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
Bhutan's female labor participation was 56.70% in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Bhutan's female labor participation peaked at 65.62% in 2009.
The lowest female labor participation in Bhutan was 52.51% in 2022.
Bhutan ranks 66th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's female labor participation is projected to reach 53.79% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Bhutan in 2025 was 56.70%. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_female-labor-participation,
title = {Bhutan Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}