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Brunei Darussalam Female Labor Participation

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

54.44% −0.27pp (-0.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #85 Global Peak 57.72% (2018) Source World Bank

Brunei Darussalam Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Brunei Darussalam's female labor participation stood at 54.44% in 2025, a decline of +0.27pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.58% by 2026. Brunei Darussalam ranked 85th globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 54.64% - -
2027* trend 54.61% - -
2026* trend 54.58% - -
2025 54.44% −0.27pp #85
2024 54.71% −0.12pp #85
2023 54.83% +1.13pp #84
2022 53.70% −1.09pp #88
2021 54.79% +0.32pp #74
2020 54.47% −0.59pp #77
2019 55.06% −2.66pp #78
2018 57.72% +0.26pp #54
2017 57.46% +0.05pp #58
2016 57.41% +0.03pp #55
2015 57.38% +0.03pp #55
2014 57.36% +0.05pp #54
2013 57.30% +0.08pp #58
2012 57.22% +0.15pp #60
2011 57.07% +0.24pp #61
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.4% GDP growth 3.9% C/A balance 6.6%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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

What is Brunei Darussalam's female labor participation?

Brunei Darussalam's female labor participation was 54.44% in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Brunei Darussalam?

Brunei Darussalam's female labor participation peaked at 57.72% in 2018.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Brunei Darussalam?

The lowest female labor participation in Brunei Darussalam was 46.43% in 1991.

How does Brunei Darussalam rank in female labor participation?

Brunei Darussalam ranks 85th 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 Brunei Darussalam in 2026?

Brunei Darussalam's female labor participation is projected to reach 54.58% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Brunei Darussalam in 2025?

The female labor participation of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 54.44%. This ranks 85th in the world.

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