Cabo Verde Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Cabo Verde's female labor participation was 50.47% in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Cabo Verde’s female labor‑force participation has risen steadily over the 36‑year series, moving from a trough of 40.95 % in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 52.04 % in 2017, before slipping slightly to the latest 2025 figure of 50.47 % (rank 116 globally). The modest decline from the 2017 high reflects a broader regional slowdown, yet the level remains comparable to peers such as the Philippines (50.49 %) and Bulgaria (50.38 %). The upward trajectory since the early 1990s suggests that policy measures improving childcare provision and expanding sectoral opportunities for women have been effective, though the recent dip signals that sustaining growth will require targeted interventions to counteract labor market frictions. Continued investment in skills development and flexible work arrangements could help reverse the slight downturn and push participation beyond the 2017 peak in the coming years.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Cabo Verde's female labor participation was 50.47% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Cabo Verde's female labor participation peaked at 52.04% in 2017.
The lowest female labor participation in Cabo Verde was 40.95% in 1990.
Cabo Verde ranks 116th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cabo Verde's female labor participation is projected to reach 51.58% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Cabo Verde in 2025 was 50.47%. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cabo-verde_female-labor-participation,
title = {Cabo Verde Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cabo-verde/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}