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El Salvador Female Labor Participation

Female labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS

49.05% +0.09pp (+0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #121 Global Peak 49.05% (2025) Source World Bank

El Salvador Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

El Salvador's female labor participation stood at 49.05% in 2025, a rise of +0.09pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.73% by 2026. El Salvador ranked 121st globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 52.85% - -
2027* trend 51.79% - -
2026* trend 50.73% - -
2025 49.05% +0.09pp #121
2024 48.96% +0.44pp #121
2023 48.52% +2.49pp #123
2022 46.03% +0.81pp #131
2021 45.22% +2.01pp #132
2020 43.21% −2.78pp #135
2019 45.98% +1.06pp #134
2018 44.93% −0.23pp #136
2017 45.15% −0.66pp #135
2016 45.81% +0.72pp #132
2015 45.09% −0.96pp #135
2014 46.06% −1.35pp #130
2013 47.40% +0.96pp #123
2012 46.45% +0.92pp #125
2011 45.53% −0.43pp #126
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 17.6% GDP growth 1.0% Unemployment 9.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Salvador's female labor participation?

El Salvador's female labor participation was 49.05% in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in El Salvador?

El Salvador's female labor participation peaked at 49.05% in 2025.

What was the lowest female labor participation in El Salvador?

The lowest female labor participation in El Salvador was 40.97% in 1990.

How does El Salvador rank in female labor participation?

El Salvador ranks 121st globally in female labor participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for female labor participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected female labor participation of El Salvador in 2026?

El Salvador's female labor participation is projected to reach 50.73% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of El Salvador in 2025?

The female labor participation of El Salvador in 2025 was 49.05%. This ranks 121st in the world.

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