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Cabo Verde Female Labor Participation

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

50.47% +0.04pp (+0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #116 Global Peak 52.04% (2017) Source World Bank

Cabo Verde Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Cabo Verde's female labor participation stood at 50.47% in 2025, a rise of +0.04pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 51.58% by 2026. Cabo Verde ranked 116th globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 52.82% - -
2027* trend 52.20% - -
2026* trend 51.58% - -
2025 50.47% +0.04pp #116
2024 50.43% +0.21pp #117
2023 50.22% +0.29pp #118
2022 49.93% +2.28pp #121
2021 47.64% +0.88pp #124
2020 46.76% −3.65pp #122
2019 50.41% +1.79pp #113
2018 48.62% −3.42pp #124
2017 52.04% +0.10pp #98
2016 51.94% +0.10pp #98
2015 51.84% +0.10pp #98
2014 51.74% +0.10pp #97
2013 51.64% +0.10pp #96
2012 51.54% +0.11pp #97
2011 51.43% +0.10pp #101
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.6% GDP growth 1.4% Unemployment 13.5%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Cabo Verde matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1991. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cabo Verde's female labor participation?

Cabo Verde's female labor participation was 50.47% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde's female labor participation peaked at 52.04% in 2017.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Cabo Verde?

The lowest female labor participation in Cabo Verde was 40.95% in 1990.

How does Cabo Verde rank in female labor participation?

Cabo Verde ranks 116th 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 Cabo Verde in 2026?

Cabo Verde's female labor participation is projected to reach 51.58% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Cabo Verde in 2025?

The female labor participation of Cabo Verde in 2025 was 50.47%. This ranks 116th in the world.

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