Guyana Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Guyana's female labor participation was 47.35% in 2025, ranked 129th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Guyana's female labor participation stood at 47.35% in 2025, a decline of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.05% by 2026. Guyana ranked 129th globally.
Guyana’s female labor force participation has risen steadily over the 36‑year series, moving from 37.53 % in 1990 to a peak of 47.38 % in 2024 and reaching 47.35 % in 2025, which places the country at 129th globally. The trough in 2002, when participation fell to 34.23 %, marks the low point of the series, after which a consistent upward trajectory began, reflecting expanding opportunities in sectors such as oil‑related services and agribusiness. The 2025 level is virtually identical to the all‑time high and aligns closely with peer nations such as Croatia (47.38 %) and Mexico (47.45 %). The persistence of participation rates near the peak suggests that further gains will depend on policies that improve childcare provision, promote flexible work arrangements, and enhance skills training for women, which could push the indicator beyond its current ceiling in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 53.14% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 51.60% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 50.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 47.35% | −0.03pp | #129 |
| 2024 | 47.38% | +0.90pp | #129 |
| 2023 | 46.48% | +1.35pp | #133 |
| 2022 | 45.13% | +4.38pp | #134 |
| 2021 | 40.75% | +0.45pp | #149 |
| 2020 | 40.30% | −1.05pp | #149 |
| 2019 | 41.35% | −2.92pp | #149 |
| 2018 | 44.26% | +0.72pp | #139 |
| 2017 | 43.54% | +0.64pp | #143 |
| 2016 | 42.90% | +0.63pp | #145 |
| 2015 | 42.27% | +0.62pp | #147 |
| 2014 | 41.66% | +0.61pp | #147 |
| 2013 | 41.05% | +0.61pp | #148 |
| 2012 | 40.44% | +0.59pp | #150 |
| 2011 | 39.85% | +0.58pp | #150 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Guyana's female labor participation was 47.35% in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Guyana's female labor participation peaked at 47.38% in 2024.
The lowest female labor participation in Guyana was 34.23% in 2002.
Guyana ranks 129th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guyana's female labor participation is projected to reach 50.05% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Guyana in 2025 was 47.35%. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_female-labor-participation,
title = {Guyana Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}