Dominican Republic Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Dominican Republic's female labor participation was 53.66% in 2025, ranked 88th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's female labor participation stood at 53.66% in 2025, a rise of +0.39pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.58% by 2026. Dominican Republic ranked 88th globally.
Female labor force participation in the Dominican Republic has risen steadily over the 36‑year span from 35.38 % in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 53.66 % in 2025, placing the country 88th worldwide. The increase reflects gradual improvements in education, childcare provision and formal sector growth, yet the rate remains marginally below that of Indonesia (53.72 %) and slightly above Czechia (53.46 %). The persistent upward trajectory suggests that policy measures such as expanded parental leave and incentives for women‑owned enterprises have been effective, although structural barriers in informal employment still limit full convergence with higher‑ranking peers. Continued investment in skill development and gender‑responsive labor market reforms could sustain the current momentum, potentially pushing participation above the mid‑50 % range and narrowing the gap with regional leaders.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 56.18% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 55.38% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 54.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.66% | +0.39pp | #88 |
| 2024 | 53.27% | +0.78pp | #91 |
| 2023 | 52.48% | +2.00pp | #99 |
| 2022 | 50.48% | −0.58pp | #112 |
| 2021 | 51.06% | +3.65pp | #104 |
| 2020 | 47.41% | −5.13pp | #120 |
| 2019 | 52.54% | +2.26pp | #97 |
| 2018 | 50.29% | +1.28pp | #112 |
| 2017 | 49.01% | +0.19pp | #120 |
| 2016 | 48.82% | +0.66pp | #120 |
| 2015 | 48.16% | +2.79pp | #123 |
| 2014 | 45.37% | +0.28pp | #132 |
| 2013 | 45.09% | −0.12pp | #130 |
| 2012 | 45.21% | +1.54pp | #130 |
| 2011 | 43.66% | +1.99pp | #134 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's female labor participation was 53.66% in 2025. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's female labor participation peaked at 53.66% in 2025.
The lowest female labor participation in Dominican Republic was 35.38% in 1990.
Dominican Republic ranks 88th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's female labor participation is projected to reach 54.58% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 53.66%. This ranks 88th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_female-labor-participation,
title = {Dominican Republic Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}