Brazil Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Brazil's female labor participation was 53.41% in 2025, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Brazil's female labor participation stood at 53.41% in 2025, a decline of +0.16pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 53.78% by 2026. Brazil ranked 90th globally.
Brazil's female labor participation rate has experienced fluctuations over the past three and a half decades, with the most significant improvement occurring in the early 2000s when the rate peaked at 56.86% in 2005. This marked a notable increase from the all-time trough of 44.41% in 1990, demonstrating a gradual rise in women's participation in the workforce. However, the rate has been trending downward since 2005, with the latest available figure standing at 53.41% in 2025, ranking Brazil 90th globally. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Czechia, with a rate of 53.46%, is the closest in ranking, while Vanuatu has a rate of 53.31%. The decline in female labor participation in Brazil since 2005 may be attributed to various factors, including changing economic conditions and societal attitudes. A shift towards more supportive policies and programs aimed at promoting women's economic empowerment could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 54.09% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 53.94% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 53.78% | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.41% | −0.16pp | #90 |
| 2024 | 53.58% | +0.37pp | #89 |
| 2023 | 53.21% | −0.66pp | #91 |
| 2022 | 53.86% | +1.38pp | #86 |
| 2021 | 52.48% | +2.14pp | #93 |
| 2020 | 50.34% | −4.97pp | #103 |
| 2019 | 55.31% | +0.72pp | #77 |
| 2018 | 54.58% | +0.23pp | #80 |
| 2017 | 54.35% | +0.83pp | #84 |
| 2016 | 53.52% | +0.20pp | #89 |
| 2015 | 53.32% | +0.61pp | #91 |
| 2014 | 52.71% | −0.11pp | #91 |
| 2013 | 52.83% | −0.05pp | #92 |
| 2012 | 52.87% | −0.64pp | #92 |
| 2011 | 53.52% | −1.53pp | #82 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's female labor participation was 53.41% in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Brazil's female labor participation peaked at 56.86% in 2005.
The lowest female labor participation in Brazil was 44.41% in 1990.
Brazil ranks 90th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's female labor participation is projected to reach 53.78% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Brazil in 2025 was 53.41%. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_female-labor-participation,
title = {Brazil Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}