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Guinea Female Labor Participation

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

42.65% −0.24pp (-0.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #140 Global Peak 63.49% (1990) Source World Bank

Guinea Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Guinea's female labor participation stood at 42.65% in 2025, a decline of +0.24pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 43.06% by 2026. Guinea ranked 140th globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 43.39% - -
2027* trend 43.22% - -
2026* trend 43.06% - -
2025 42.65% −0.24pp #140
2024 42.88% +0.14pp #140
2023 42.74% +0.21pp #140
2022 42.53% +0.54pp #143
2021 41.99% +0.13pp #144
2020 41.85% −0.42pp #144
2019 42.27% −1.23pp #147
2018 43.50% −1.23pp #142
2017 44.73% −1.23pp #137
2016 45.95% −1.23pp #130
2015 47.19% −1.23pp #128
2014 48.41% −1.22pp #118
2013 49.64% −1.22pp #110
2012 50.86% −1.22pp #104
2011 52.08% −1.21pp #96
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +45.6% GDP growth 5.6% C/A balance 27.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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

What is Guinea's female labor participation?

Guinea's female labor participation was 42.65% in 2025. Ranked 140th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Guinea?

Guinea's female labor participation peaked at 63.49% in 1990.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Guinea?

The lowest female labor participation in Guinea was 41.85% in 2020.

How does Guinea rank in female labor participation?

Guinea ranks 140th 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 Guinea in 2026?

Guinea's female labor participation is projected to reach 43.06% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Guinea in 2025?

The female labor participation of Guinea in 2025 was 42.65%. This ranks 140th in the world.

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