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Gambia, The Female Labor Participation

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

45.46% +0.03pp (+0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #135 Global Peak 45.72% (2004) Source World Bank

Gambia, The Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Gambia, The's female labor participation stood at 45.46% in 2025, a rise of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 45.63% by 2026. Gambia, The ranked 135th globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 45.89% - -
2027* trend 45.76% - -
2026* trend 45.63% - -
2025 45.46% +0.03pp #135
2024 45.43% +0.19pp #134
2023 45.24% +0.11pp #134
2022 45.13% +0.16pp #135
2021 44.97% +0.14pp #133
2020 44.82% −0.19pp #129
2019 45.02% +0.23pp #136
2018 44.79% +0.29pp #137
2017 44.50% +0.12pp #139
2016 44.38% −0.09pp #140
2015 44.47% +0.06pp #136
2014 44.40% −0.35pp #135
2013 44.75% −0.03pp #132
2012 44.78% +0.13pp #133
2011 44.65% −0.89pp #131
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 17.0% Rate 20.8% Gap +3.8pp Reserves YoY +1.5%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Gambia, The matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. 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

What is Gambia, The's female labor participation?

Gambia, The's female labor participation was 45.46% in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Gambia, The?

Gambia, The's female labor participation peaked at 45.72% in 2004.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Gambia, The?

The lowest female labor participation in Gambia, The was 44.38% in 2016.

How does Gambia, The rank in female labor participation?

Gambia, The ranks 135th 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 Gambia, The in 2026?

Gambia, The's female labor participation is projected to reach 45.63% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Gambia, The in 2025?

The female labor participation of Gambia, The in 2025 was 45.46%. This ranks 135th in the world.

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