Gabon Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Gabon's female labor participation was 41.63% in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Gabon's female labor participation stood at 41.63% in 2025, a decline of +0.18pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 42.49% by 2026. Gabon ranked 144th globally.
Gabon's female labor participation rate has risen modestly over the 36‑year series, moving from 37.41 % in 1990 to 41.63 % in 2025, placing the country 144th globally. The indicator reached its all‑time peak of 41.99 % in 2019, after a low of 37.36 % in 1993, indicating a gradual but steady upward trajectory rather than sharp fluctuations. Compared with peers of similar rank, Romania recorded 41.81 % and Uzbekistan 41.18 % in the most recent year, suggesting that Gabon is marginally ahead of Uzbekistan yet still trails Romania and Bahrain, which posted 42.29 % and 40.94 % respectively. The slow but consistent increase reflects expanding opportunities for women in the formal sector and incremental policy reforms aimed at gender inclusion. If current reforms are deepened and investment in childcare and vocational training expands, the upward trend could accelerate, pushing the participation rate above the 2025 level in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 43.21% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 42.85% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 42.49% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.63% | −0.18pp | #144 |
| 2024 | 41.81% | −0.07pp | #144 |
| 2023 | 41.88% | −0.03pp | #145 |
| 2022 | 41.90% | +2.14pp | #148 |
| 2021 | 39.76% | +0.70pp | #152 |
| 2020 | 39.06% | −2.93pp | #152 |
| 2019 | 41.99% | +0.09pp | #148 |
| 2018 | 41.91% | +0.11pp | #147 |
| 2017 | 41.80% | +0.15pp | #147 |
| 2016 | 41.65% | +0.20pp | #147 |
| 2015 | 41.45% | +0.25pp | #148 |
| 2014 | 41.21% | +0.28pp | #150 |
| 2013 | 40.93% | +0.30pp | #149 |
| 2012 | 40.62% | +0.30pp | #149 |
| 2011 | 40.32% | +0.30pp | #148 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
Gabon's female labor participation was 41.63% in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Gabon's female labor participation peaked at 41.99% in 2019.
The lowest female labor participation in Gabon was 37.36% in 1993.
Gabon ranks 144th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gabon's female labor participation is projected to reach 42.49% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Gabon in 2025 was 41.63%. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_female-labor-participation,
title = {Gabon Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}