Cameroon Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Cameroon's female labor participation was 56.60% in 2025, ranked 69th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's female labor participation stood at 56.60% in 2025, a decline of +0.51pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 56.70% by 2026. Cameroon ranked 69th globally.
Cameroon's female labor participation rate has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past three and a half decades. Since 1990, the indicator has declined by 20.99 percentage points, from 77.58% to 56.59%, as of 2025, when it ranked 69th globally. The all-time peak of 78.10% in 2007 suggests a reversal of this trend in the preceding years. In comparison to its peer countries, Cameroon's rate is lower than that of Finland, which stood at 56.49% in 2025, but higher than that of Togo, which was at 56.64%. The downward trend in female labor participation is a cause for concern in Cameroon, as it may hinder economic growth and development. A potential reversal of this trend could be triggered by improvements in education and job opportunities for women, as well as increased access to childcare services, which are essential for enabling women to participate in the workforce.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 56.50% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 56.60% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 56.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 56.60% | −0.51pp | #69 |
| 2024 | 57.10% | +0.01pp | #64 |
| 2023 | 57.10% | −0.00pp | #66 |
| 2022 | 57.10% | +0.00pp | #63 |
| 2021 | 57.09% | −0.97pp | #62 |
| 2020 | 58.06% | −1.98pp | #52 |
| 2019 | 60.04% | −1.38pp | #49 |
| 2018 | 61.42% | −1.40pp | #37 |
| 2017 | 62.82% | −1.41pp | #29 |
| 2016 | 64.23% | −1.40pp | #26 |
| 2015 | 65.63% | −1.38pp | #24 |
| 2014 | 67.01% | −0.88pp | #22 |
| 2013 | 67.89% | −0.87pp | #21 |
| 2012 | 68.76% | −0.87pp | #20 |
| 2011 | 69.62% | −0.86pp | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's female labor participation was 56.60% in 2025. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Cameroon's female labor participation peaked at 78.10% in 2007.
The lowest female labor participation in Cameroon was 56.60% in 2025.
Cameroon ranks 69th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's female labor participation is projected to reach 56.70% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Cameroon in 2025 was 56.60%. This ranks 69th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_female-labor-participation,
title = {Cameroon Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}