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Chile Female Labor Participation

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

52.89% +0.10pp (+0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #93 Global Peak 52.89% (2025) Source World Bank

Chile Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

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
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +10.0% GDP growth 5.9% C/A balance 0.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

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

What is Chile's female labor participation?

Chile's female labor participation was 52.89% in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Chile?

Chile's female labor participation peaked at 52.89% in 2025.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Chile?

The lowest female labor participation in Chile was 30.98% in 1990.

How does Chile rank in female labor participation?

Chile ranks 93rd 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 Chile in 2026?

Chile's female labor participation is projected to reach 55.46% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Chile in 2025?

The female labor participation of Chile in 2025 was 52.89%. This ranks 93rd in the world.

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