Côte d'Ivoire Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Côte d'Ivoire's female labor participation was 59.45% in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Côte d'Ivoire's female labor participation stood at 59.45% in 2025, a decline of +0.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 60.10% by 2026. Côte d'Ivoire ranked 51st globally.
Côte d'Ivoire’s female labor participation rate has risen steadily over the 36‑year series, climbing from a trough of 47.77 % in 1990 to a peak of 62.43 % in 2012 before settling at 59.45 % in 2025, which places the country 51st globally. The upward trajectory reflects expanding informal sector opportunities and gradual improvements in education and health outcomes for women, although the post‑peak decline suggests that growth has slowed as the economy confronts structural constraints and limited formal job creation. Compared with peers of similar rank, Côte d'Ivoire’s rate is just below Ireland’s 59.76 % and Canada’s 60.20 %, indicating that the West African nation remains competitive among higher‑participation economies despite differing development contexts. Continued investment in skill development, access to credit for women entrepreneurs, and policies that encourage formal sector entry could sustain the recent gains and potentially lift the participation rate beyond the 2025 level.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 60.83% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 60.47% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 60.10% | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.45% | −0.01pp | #51 |
| 2024 | 59.47% | +0.21pp | #52 |
| 2023 | 59.26% | +0.20pp | #55 |
| 2022 | 59.06% | +1.21pp | #55 |
| 2021 | 57.85% | +1.36pp | #59 |
| 2020 | 56.48% | +0.31pp | #62 |
| 2019 | 56.18% | −0.66pp | #68 |
| 2018 | 56.84% | −0.67pp | #60 |
| 2017 | 57.51% | −0.67pp | #57 |
| 2016 | 58.17% | −1.06pp | #52 |
| 2015 | 59.23% | −1.06pp | #48 |
| 2014 | 60.29% | −1.07pp | #42 |
| 2013 | 61.35% | −1.07pp | #40 |
| 2012 | 62.43% | +1.01pp | #37 |
| 2011 | 61.42% | +1.01pp | #40 |
Analysis
Côte d'Ivoire's female labor participation was 59.45% in 2025, a decline of −0.01pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 60.10% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Côte d'Ivoire's female labor participation was 59.45% in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Côte d'Ivoire's female labor participation peaked at 62.43% in 2012.
The lowest female labor participation in Côte d'Ivoire was 47.77% in 1990.
Côte d'Ivoire ranks 51st globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Côte d'Ivoire's female labor participation is projected to reach 60.10% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Côte d'Ivoire in 2025 was 59.45%. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_c-te-divoire_female-labor-participation,
title = {Côte d'Ivoire Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/c-te-divoire/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}