Djibouti Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Djibouti's female labor participation was 19.37% in 2025, ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Djibouti's female labor participation stood at 19.37% in 2025, a rise of +0.13pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.61% by 2026. Djibouti ranked 173rd globally.
Djibouti's female labor participation rate has exhibited a relatively modest growth trend over the past three and a half decades, with the indicator registering an all-time high of 19.36% in 2025, a significant improvement from the 15.38% recorded in 1990. This progress places Djibouti at the 173rd position globally, trailing behind several regional peers such as Morocco, which boasts a higher female labor participation rate of 19.70%. The steady increase in female workforce participation is a positive indicator of the country's evolving economic landscape and growing recognition of women's empowerment. However, the rate remains relatively low in comparison to other countries with similar economic profiles. To sustain and accelerate this trend, Djibouti would need to address existing barriers to women's participation in the workforce, such as limited access to education and job opportunities, and invest in policies and programs that promote gender equality.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 20.06% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 19.84% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 19.61% | - | - |
| 2025 | 19.37% | +0.13pp | #173 |
| 2024 | 19.24% | +0.30pp | #173 |
| 2023 | 18.94% | +0.26pp | #175 |
| 2022 | 18.68% | +0.14pp | #176 |
| 2021 | 18.54% | +0.27pp | #176 |
| 2020 | 18.26% | −0.27pp | #176 |
| 2019 | 18.53% | +0.19pp | #176 |
| 2018 | 18.34% | +0.19pp | #179 |
| 2017 | 18.15% | +0.19pp | #179 |
| 2016 | 17.96% | +0.17pp | #179 |
| 2015 | 17.79% | +0.16pp | #180 |
| 2014 | 17.63% | +0.14pp | #179 |
| 2013 | 17.49% | +0.13pp | #178 |
| 2012 | 17.36% | +0.12pp | #178 |
| 2011 | 17.24% | +0.12pp | #178 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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
Djibouti's female labor participation was 19.37% in 2025. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Djibouti's female labor participation peaked at 19.37% in 2025.
The lowest female labor participation in Djibouti was 15.38% in 1990.
Djibouti ranks 173rd globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Djibouti's female labor participation is projected to reach 19.61% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Djibouti in 2025 was 19.37%. This ranks 173rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_female-labor-participation,
title = {Djibouti Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}