Bosnia and Herzegovina Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's female labor participation was 39.24% in 2025, ranked 151st globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's female labor participation rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past three decades. The country's all-time peak, which occurred in 1992, stood at 42.51%, a level that has not been surpassed since. Conversely, the all-time trough of 37.12% was reached in 2020, indicating a downward trend. As of 2025, the female labor participation rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina stands at 39.24%, ranking it 151 globally. In comparison, Honduras, a peer country, holds a slightly higher female labor participation rate of 39.59%. The decline in female labor participation in Bosnia and Herzegovina can be attributed to various socio-economic factors, including limited access to education and job opportunities. To alter this trajectory, the country would need to implement targeted policies aimed at increasing women's participation in the workforce, such as investing in education and vocational training programs.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's female labor participation peaked at 42.51% in 1992.
The lowest female labor participation in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 37.12% in 2020.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 151st globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's female labor participation is projected to reach 40.18% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 39.24%. This ranks 151st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_female-labor-participation,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}