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Bosnia and Herzegovina Female Labor Participation

Female labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS

39.24% −0.16pp (-0.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #151 Global Peak 42.51% (1992) Source World Bank

Bosnia and Herzegovina Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Bosnia and Herzegovina's female labor participation stood at 39.24% in 2025, a decline of +0.16pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 40.18% by 2026. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 151st globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 41.08% - -
2027* trend 40.63% - -
2026* trend 40.18% - -
2025 39.24% −0.16pp #151
2024 39.40% −0.13pp #151
2023 39.53% +1.00pp #152
2022 38.54% +1.12pp #154
2021 37.42% +0.30pp #157
2020 37.12% −1.09pp #155
2019 38.21% −0.17pp #156
2018 38.38% −0.17pp #157
2017 38.56% −0.07pp #156
2016 38.63% −0.19pp #156
2015 38.82% −0.17pp #154
2014 38.99% −0.31pp #155
2013 39.31% −0.26pp #154
2012 39.56% −0.21pp #151
2011 39.77% −0.44pp #151
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 14.0% Real rate -7.6%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

What is Bosnia and Herzegovina's female labor participation?

Bosnia and Herzegovina's female labor participation was 39.24% in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina's female labor participation peaked at 42.51% in 1992.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The lowest female labor participation in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 37.12% in 2020.

How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank in female labor participation?

Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 151st globally in female labor participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for female labor participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected female labor participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026?

Bosnia and Herzegovina's female labor participation is projected to reach 40.18% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025?

The female labor participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 39.24%. This ranks 151st in the world.

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