Eritrea Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Eritrea's female labor participation was 72.84% in 2025, ranked 12th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Eritrea's female labor participation stood at 72.84% in 2025, a decline of +0.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 72.94% by 2026. Eritrea ranked 12th globally.
Eritrea’s female labor force participation has remained relatively high over the 36‑year series, standing at 72.84 % in 2025, which places the country at the twelfth position worldwide. The indicator peaked at 74.44 % in 1990 and experienced its lowest point of 71.99 % in 2020, suggesting a modest but persistent decline of roughly 1.6 percentage points since the early 1990s. Compared with its closest peers, Eritrea’s rate is marginally below Bolivia (72.87 %) and Niger (72.78 %), yet above Moldova (72.33 %). The narrow gap with these economies indicates that Eritrea’s female labor engagement is comparable to other lower‑middle‑income nations that have pursued modest reforms in education and informal sector integration. Continued policy emphasis on skill development, access to childcare, and formal sector expansion could stabilize the current level or even reverse the slight downward drift observed since the 2020 trough.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 73.02% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 72.98% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 72.94% | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.84% | −0.02pp | #12 |
| 2024 | 72.85% | −0.01pp | #11 |
| 2023 | 72.86% | +0.01pp | #11 |
| 2022 | 72.85% | +0.23pp | #12 |
| 2021 | 72.62% | +0.63pp | #12 |
| 2020 | 71.99% | −0.94pp | #11 |
| 2019 | 72.93% | −0.11pp | #12 |
| 2018 | 73.04% | −0.12pp | #11 |
| 2017 | 73.16% | −0.11pp | #11 |
| 2016 | 73.27% | −0.10pp | #10 |
| 2015 | 73.37% | −0.10pp | #12 |
| 2014 | 73.48% | −0.08pp | #12 |
| 2013 | 73.56% | −0.07pp | #12 |
| 2012 | 73.63% | −0.08pp | #11 |
| 2011 | 73.72% | −0.07pp | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eritrea 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
Eritrea's female labor participation was 72.84% in 2025. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Eritrea's female labor participation peaked at 74.44% in 1990.
The lowest female labor participation in Eritrea was 71.99% in 2020.
Eritrea ranks 12th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Eritrea's female labor participation is projected to reach 72.94% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Eritrea in 2025 was 72.84%. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eritrea_female-labor-participation,
title = {Eritrea Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eritrea/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}