Guam Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Guam's female labor participation was 56.52% in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Guam's female labor participation stood at 56.52% in 2025, a rise of +0.05pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.45% by 2026. Guam ranked 70th globally.
Guam’s female labor force participation has declined from a 1990 level of 59.51% to a 2025 rate of 56.52%, placing the territory 70th globally. The indicator reached its all‑time high in 2000 at 60.07% before falling to a trough of 48.29% in 2007, after which participation has recovered modestly but remains below the early‑1990s figure. Over the 36‑year coverage period the trend reflects a gradual contraction rather than the sustained growth seen in many advanced economies; for example, Finland records a comparable 2025 rate of 56.49% while Cameroon stands at 56.59%. The post‑trough rebound suggests that policy measures aimed at improving childcare provision and flexible work arrangements could stabilize participation, but without targeted interventions the downward trajectory may persist, keeping Guam’s female labor share near the lower end of its historical range.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 58.44% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 57.94% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 57.45% | - | - |
| 2025 | 56.52% | +0.05pp | #70 |
| 2024 | 56.47% | +0.08pp | #72 |
| 2023 | 56.39% | +0.10pp | #71 |
| 2022 | 56.29% | +2.16pp | #66 |
| 2021 | 54.13% | +0.55pp | #78 |
| 2020 | 53.58% | −2.92pp | #82 |
| 2019 | 56.50% | +0.10pp | #65 |
| 2018 | 56.40% | −0.00pp | #63 |
| 2017 | 56.40% | +0.04pp | #63 |
| 2016 | 56.36% | +0.02pp | #62 |
| 2015 | 56.34% | +0.04pp | #60 |
| 2014 | 56.30% | +0.06pp | #62 |
| 2013 | 56.24% | +0.06pp | #66 |
| 2012 | 56.18% | +0.07pp | #67 |
| 2011 | 56.11% | −0.33pp | #66 |
Analysis
Guam's female labor participation was 56.52% in 2025, a rise of +0.05pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 57.45% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guam's female labor participation was 56.52% in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Guam's female labor participation peaked at 60.07% in 2000.
The lowest female labor participation in Guam was 48.29% in 2007.
Guam ranks 70th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guam's female labor participation is projected to reach 57.45% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Guam in 2025 was 56.52%. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guam_female-labor-participation,
title = {Guam Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guam/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}