Cuba Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Cuba's female labor participation was 39.97% in 2025, ranked 149th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Cuba's female labor participation stood at 39.97% in 2025, a decline of +0.42pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 39.24% by 2026. Cuba ranked 149th globally.
Cuba's female labor participation rate has fluctuated over the past three and a half decades, with a significant peak in 2018 when it reached 44.77%. This increase was largely driven by the government's efforts to promote women's participation in the workforce and increase economic opportunities. However, the rate has declined since then, with the latest available data showing a figure of 39.97% in 2025, placing Cuba at #149 globally. This indicates that Cuba's female labor participation rate has not kept pace with its peer countries, such as Maldives, where the rate stands at 40.73%. The rate has been trending downward since 2018, with the all-time trough of 33.31% in 1993 serving as a stark reminder of the significant progress made in the intervening years. To reverse this downward trend, a more comprehensive approach to promoting women's economic participation, including education and job training initiatives, would be necessary.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 37.96% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 38.60% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 39.24% | - | - |
| 2025 | 39.97% | −0.42pp | #149 |
| 2024 | 40.39% | −0.77pp | #149 |
| 2023 | 41.16% | −0.76pp | #149 |
| 2022 | 41.92% | −0.51pp | #147 |
| 2021 | 42.43% | +0.14pp | #142 |
| 2020 | 42.29% | −2.40pp | #141 |
| 2019 | 44.69% | −0.08pp | #138 |
| 2018 | 44.77% | +0.13pp | #138 |
| 2017 | 44.64% | +0.16pp | #138 |
| 2016 | 44.48% | +0.17pp | #139 |
| 2015 | 44.31% | +0.51pp | #138 |
| 2014 | 43.80% | +0.37pp | #137 |
| 2013 | 43.44% | +0.52pp | #137 |
| 2012 | 42.92% | +0.51pp | #140 |
| 2011 | 42.40% | +0.47pp | #141 |
Analysis
Cuba's female labor participation was 39.97% in 2025, a decline of −0.42pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 39.24% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's female labor participation was 39.97% in 2025. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Cuba's female labor participation peaked at 44.77% in 2018.
The lowest female labor participation in Cuba was 33.31% in 1993.
Cuba ranks 149th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cuba's female labor participation is projected to reach 39.24% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Cuba in 2025 was 39.97%. This ranks 149th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_female-labor-participation,
title = {Cuba Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}