Guinea-Bissau Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Guinea-Bissau's female labor participation was 60.29% in 2025, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's female labor participation stood at 60.29% in 2025, a rise of +0.12pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 60.98% by 2026. Guinea-Bissau ranked 48th globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s female labor force participation has risen steadily over the 36‑year series, moving from 55.24 % in 1990 to a record 60.29 % in 2025, the highest level observed in the series and the 48th highest globally. The upward trajectory reflects gradual improvements in women’s access to formal and informal employment, despite the country’s modest economic size and limited industrial base. Compared with peer nations occupying similar rank positions, Guinea‑Bissau’s 2025 rate is marginally below Azerbaijan’s 60.76 % and Denmark’s 60.79 %, yet exceeds Ireland’s 59.76 %, suggesting that its progress is competitive among middle‑ranked economies. The continuity of growth points to the effectiveness of recent gender‑focused labor policies, although further expansion may depend on expanding productive sectors, enhancing vocational training for women, and improving childcare infrastructure. If these supportive measures are reinforced, the upward trend in female labor participation is likely to persist beyond the current peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 61.79% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 61.39% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 60.98% | - | - |
| 2025 | 60.29% | +0.12pp | #48 |
| 2024 | 60.17% | +0.09pp | #49 |
| 2023 | 60.08% | +0.11pp | #52 |
| 2022 | 59.97% | +1.60pp | #48 |
| 2021 | 58.38% | +1.61pp | #54 |
| 2020 | 56.77% | +0.70pp | #60 |
| 2019 | 56.06% | −0.34pp | #69 |
| 2018 | 56.40% | +0.11pp | #64 |
| 2017 | 56.29% | +0.10pp | #65 |
| 2016 | 56.19% | +0.08pp | #65 |
| 2015 | 56.11% | +0.07pp | #64 |
| 2014 | 56.04% | +0.05pp | #65 |
| 2013 | 55.99% | +0.05pp | #67 |
| 2012 | 55.94% | +0.04pp | #69 |
| 2011 | 55.90% | +0.04pp | #67 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's female labor participation was 60.29% in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's female labor participation peaked at 60.29% in 2025.
The lowest female labor participation in Guinea-Bissau was 55.24% in 1990.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 48th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea-Bissau's female labor participation is projected to reach 60.98% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was 60.29%. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_female-labor-participation,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}