Brunei Darussalam Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Brunei Darussalam's female labor participation was 54.44% in 2025, ranked 85th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Brunei Darussalam's female labor participation rate has experienced fluctuations over the past three and a half decades. The rate reached its all-time peak of 57.72% in 2018, surpassing the rates of peer countries such as the Russian Federation, which has a comparable ranking globally. Conversely, the rate hit a trough of 46.43% in 1991, a period of significant economic restructuring in Brunei Darussalam. The rate has since trended upward, albeit with some variability, reaching a current rate of 54.44% globally ranked #85. This represents a modest increase from the 1990 baseline of 46.96%. While the rate remains lower than its peak in 2018, it is higher than the trough in 1991, indicating some progress in female labor market participation. However, a sustained decline in the global energy prices that Brunei Darussalam heavily relies on could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Brunei Darussalam's female labor participation was 54.44% in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's female labor participation peaked at 57.72% in 2018.
The lowest female labor participation in Brunei Darussalam was 46.43% in 1991.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 85th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brunei Darussalam's female labor participation is projected to reach 54.58% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 54.44%. This ranks 85th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brunei-darussalam_female-labor-participation,
title = {Brunei Darussalam Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}