Chile Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Chile's female labor participation stood at 52.89% in 2025, a rise of +0.10pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.46% by 2026. Chile ranked 93rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 58.54% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 57.00% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 55.46% | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.89% | +0.10pp | #93 |
| 2024 | 52.78% | +0.82pp | #96 |
| 2023 | 51.96% | +1.94pp | #107 |
| 2022 | 50.03% | +3.45pp | #119 |
| 2021 | 46.58% | +1.14pp | #129 |
| 2020 | 45.44% | −7.21pp | #127 |
| 2019 | 52.65% | +0.24pp | #96 |
| 2018 | 52.42% | +0.68pp | #96 |
| 2017 | 51.74% | +0.98pp | #102 |
| 2016 | 50.76% | +0.40pp | #107 |
| 2015 | 50.35% | +0.06pp | #109 |
| 2014 | 50.29% | +0.63pp | #109 |
| 2013 | 49.66% | +0.48pp | #109 |
| 2012 | 49.18% | +0.27pp | #111 |
| 2011 | 48.91% | +2.06pp | #112 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. 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
Chile's female labor participation was 52.89% in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Chile's female labor participation peaked at 52.89% in 2025.
The lowest female labor participation in Chile was 30.98% in 1990.
Chile ranks 93rd globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's female labor participation is projected to reach 55.46% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Chile in 2025 was 52.89%. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_female-labor-participation,
title = {Chile Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}