Burkina Faso Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Burkina Faso's female labor participation stood at 64.07% in 2025, a decline of +0.04pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.65% by 2026. Burkina Faso ranked 24th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 60.96% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 61.80% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 62.65% | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.07% | −0.04pp | #24 |
| 2024 | 64.11% | −0.61pp | #25 |
| 2023 | 64.72% | −0.68pp | #26 |
| 2022 | 65.40% | −2.27pp | #25 |
| 2021 | 67.67% | −1.79pp | #20 |
| 2020 | 69.46% | −3.01pp | #15 |
| 2019 | 72.47% | −0.27pp | #13 |
| 2018 | 72.73% | −0.27pp | #13 |
| 2017 | 73.00% | −0.27pp | #12 |
| 2016 | 73.27% | −0.26pp | #11 |
| 2015 | 73.53% | −0.26pp | #10 |
| 2014 | 73.79% | −0.26pp | #11 |
| 2013 | 74.05% | −0.26pp | #11 |
| 2012 | 74.31% | −0.25pp | #10 |
| 2011 | 74.57% | −0.25pp | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. 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
Burkina Faso's female labor participation was 64.07% in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's female labor participation peaked at 79.39% in 1990.
The lowest female labor participation in Burkina Faso was 64.07% in 2025.
Burkina Faso ranks 24th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's female labor participation is projected to reach 62.65% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 64.07%. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_female-labor-participation,
title = {Burkina Faso Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}