Czechia Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Czechia's female labor participation was 53.46% in 2025, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Czechia's female labor participation stood at 53.46% in 2025, a decline of +0.20pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.40% by 2026. Czechia ranked 89th globally.
Czechia's female labor participation rate has shown a relatively stable trend over the past three and a half decades, with a slight increase to 53.46% in 2025, ranking 89th globally. The country's female labor participation rate peaked at 53.66% in 2024, a year that also saw a similar rate in the Dominican Republic. Conversely, Czechia's female labor participation rate hit its lowest point in 2008, at 49.22%. Since 1990, the rate has oscillated between a low of 49.22% and a high of 53.66%, with a steady rise over the years, albeit with some fluctuations. When compared to its peer countries, Czechia's female labor participation rate is almost on par with that of the Dominican Republic and Brazil, significantly higher than that of Indonesia, and lower than Vanuatu's rate. The trajectory of Czechia's female labor participation rate may be influenced by changes in family-friendly policies and work-life balance measures, which could potentially lead to a further increase in the rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 55.45% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 54.93% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 54.40% | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.46% | −0.20pp | #89 |
| 2024 | 53.66% | +0.41pp | #87 |
| 2023 | 53.24% | +1.05pp | #90 |
| 2022 | 52.19% | +0.64pp | #100 |
| 2021 | 51.56% | +0.09pp | #101 |
| 2020 | 51.46% | −0.84pp | #93 |
| 2019 | 52.30% | −0.26pp | #99 |
| 2018 | 52.56% | +0.45pp | #95 |
| 2017 | 52.11% | +0.38pp | #97 |
| 2016 | 51.74% | +0.55pp | #101 |
| 2015 | 51.19% | +0.38pp | #102 |
| 2014 | 50.80% | −0.09pp | #104 |
| 2013 | 50.89% | +0.85pp | #104 |
| 2012 | 50.04% | +0.57pp | #107 |
| 2011 | 49.47% | +0.24pp | #109 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Czechia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Czechia's female labor participation was 53.46% in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Czechia's female labor participation peaked at 53.66% in 2024.
The lowest female labor participation in Czechia was 49.22% in 2008.
Czechia ranks 89th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Czechia's female labor participation is projected to reach 54.40% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Czechia in 2025 was 53.46%. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_czechia_female-labor-participation,
title = {Czechia Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/czechia/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}