Burkina Faso Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Burkina Faso's female labor participation was 64.07% in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Burkina Faso's female labor participation rate has exhibited a downward trend over the past three and a half decades. At its peak in 1990, the rate stood at 79.39%, a level that has yet to be surpassed. Conversely, by 2025, the rate had declined to 64.07%, placing Burkina Faso at #24 globally. This decline is in contrast to Peru, which has experienced a relatively stable rate, currently ranking slightly higher at 65.04%. The downward trajectory in Burkina Faso is a concerning trend, as it may hinder the country's economic growth and development. The Central African Republic's relatively stable rate, 65.46% in 2025, presents an interesting comparison, as it suggests that other nations in the region have managed to maintain or even increase female labor participation. If Burkina Faso is to reverse this trend, improvements in education and job opportunities for women are likely to be crucial, potentially altering the country's economic trajectory in the years to come.
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}
}