Croatia Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Croatia's female labor participation was 47.38% in 2025, ranked 128th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Croatia's female labor participation stood at 47.38% in 2025, a decline of +0.16pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 48.05% by 2026. Croatia ranked 128th globally.
Croatia's female labor participation rate, at 47.38% in 2025, ranks 128th globally. Notably, this metric has shown little fluctuation over the 36-year period, with a narrow range between 47.31% in 1990 and 47.54% in 2024. The all-time trough of 44.09% occurred in 2003, indicating a gradual recovery since then. Compared to peer countries, Croatia's rate is closely matched by Mauritius at 47.46%, while Mexico ranks marginally higher at 47.45%. Despite the stability in female labor participation, factors such as education and childcare infrastructure remain crucial in shaping this indicator. A significant increase in female workforce participation could be triggered by policies aimed at improving work-life balance and addressing the country's aging population, which may necessitate a reevaluation of its labor market strategy.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 48.77% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 48.41% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 48.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 47.38% | −0.16pp | #128 |
| 2024 | 47.54% | +0.40pp | #126 |
| 2023 | 47.14% | +0.16pp | #131 |
| 2022 | 46.98% | +1.11pp | #130 |
| 2021 | 45.87% | +1.42pp | #130 |
| 2020 | 44.45% | −0.33pp | #131 |
| 2019 | 44.78% | −0.23pp | #137 |
| 2018 | 45.01% | −0.22pp | #135 |
| 2017 | 45.24% | +0.09pp | #134 |
| 2016 | 45.15% | −1.51pp | #136 |
| 2015 | 46.66% | +0.41pp | #131 |
| 2014 | 46.25% | +1.80pp | #129 |
| 2013 | 44.45% | −0.01pp | #134 |
| 2012 | 44.47% | −0.01pp | #135 |
| 2011 | 44.48% | −1.55pp | #132 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Croatia's female labor participation was 47.38% in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Croatia's female labor participation peaked at 47.54% in 2024.
The lowest female labor participation in Croatia was 44.09% in 2003.
Croatia ranks 128th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Croatia's female labor participation is projected to reach 48.05% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Croatia in 2025 was 47.38%. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_female-labor-participation,
title = {Croatia Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}