Egypt, Arab Republic of Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Egypt, Arab Republic of's female labor participation was 18.46% in 2025, ranked 174th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Egypt, Arab Republic of's female labor participation stood at 18.46% in 2025, a decline of +0.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.93% by 2026. Egypt, Arab Republic of ranked 174th globally.
Egypt's female labor participation rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 36 years. The country's highest recorded rate of 23.33% occurred in 2007, while its lowest point of 14.61% was reached in 2020. In 2025, the female labor participation rate in Egypt stands at 18.45%, ranking 174 globally. This decline from the peak is mirrored in some regional peers, with Algeria's rate of 14.14% closely matching Egypt's trough. In comparison, Morocco's rate of 19.70% in 2025 suggests a slightly more positive trajectory. Despite the current stagnation, a renewed focus on education and economic empowerment for women could potentially alter the trajectory of Egypt's female labor participation rate, potentially leading to increased participation in the workforce.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 21.73% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 20.83% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 19.93% | - | - |
| 2025 | 18.46% | −0.01pp | #174 |
| 2024 | 18.47% | −0.01pp | #174 |
| 2023 | 18.48% | +3.25pp | #176 |
| 2022 | 15.23% | −0.36pp | #177 |
| 2021 | 15.59% | +0.98pp | #179 |
| 2020 | 14.61% | −1.25pp | #181 |
| 2019 | 15.86% | −2.56pp | #181 |
| 2018 | 18.42% | −3.77pp | #178 |
| 2017 | 22.18% | −0.89pp | #174 |
| 2016 | 23.07% | +0.26pp | #172 |
| 2015 | 22.81% | −0.35pp | #174 |
| 2014 | 23.17% | +0.15pp | #173 |
| 2013 | 23.01% | +0.50pp | #173 |
| 2012 | 22.51% | −0.03pp | #174 |
| 2011 | 22.54% | −0.65pp | #174 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Egypt, Arab Republic of matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Egypt, Arab Republic of's female labor participation was 18.46% in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's female labor participation peaked at 23.33% in 2007.
The lowest female labor participation in Egypt, Arab Republic of was 14.61% in 2020.
Egypt, Arab Republic of ranks 174th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's female labor participation is projected to reach 19.93% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2025 was 18.46%. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_egypt-arab-republic-of_female-labor-participation,
title = {Egypt, Arab Republic of Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/egypt-arab-republic-of/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}