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Burkina Faso Female Labor Participation

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

64.07% −0.04pp (-0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #24 Global Peak 79.39% (1990) Source World Bank

Burkina Faso Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

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
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.7% Real rate -3.8%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

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

What is Burkina Faso's female labor participation?

Burkina Faso's female labor participation was 64.07% in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso's female labor participation peaked at 79.39% in 1990.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Burkina Faso?

The lowest female labor participation in Burkina Faso was 64.07% in 2025.

How does Burkina Faso rank in female labor participation?

Burkina Faso ranks 24th 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 Burkina Faso in 2026?

Burkina Faso's female labor participation is projected to reach 62.65% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Burkina Faso in 2025?

The female labor participation of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 64.07%. This ranks 24th in the world.

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