Honduras Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Honduras's female labor participation was 39.59% in 2025, ranked 150th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Honduras's female labor participation stood at 39.59% in 2025, a decline of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 35.76% by 2026. Honduras ranked 150th globally.
Honduras’s female labor‑force participation has slipped from a 44.54 % share in 1990 to 39.59 % in 2025, placing the country at rank 150 globally. The indicator reached its all‑time peak of 50.02 % in 2018 before falling to a trough of 37.83 % in 2007, illustrating a volatile trajectory over the 36‑year series. Compared with peers of similar rank, Honduras trails Cuba’s 39.97 % and Bangladesh’s 38.65 % participation rates, suggesting that modest improvements remain possible despite the recent decline. The post‑peak contraction coincides with broader regional shifts in informal employment and limited access to childcare, factors that have constrained women’s entry into formal jobs. Continued investment in gender‑responsive labor policies, vocational training, and affordable care services could reverse the downward swing and sustain a gradual rise in female participation in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 31.57% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 33.67% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 35.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 39.59% | −0.03pp | #150 |
| 2024 | 39.62% | +0.25pp | #150 |
| 2023 | 39.36% | −4.24pp | #153 |
| 2022 | 43.61% | −4.47pp | #139 |
| 2021 | 48.07% | +1.03pp | #122 |
| 2020 | 47.04% | +2.51pp | #121 |
| 2019 | 44.53% | −5.50pp | #139 |
| 2018 | 50.02% | +4.26pp | #113 |
| 2017 | 45.76% | −0.15pp | #130 |
| 2016 | 45.91% | −0.64pp | #131 |
| 2015 | 46.55% | +0.55pp | #132 |
| 2014 | 46.01% | +2.60pp | #131 |
| 2013 | 43.41% | +5.11pp | #138 |
| 2012 | 38.29% | −1.38pp | #155 |
| 2011 | 39.68% | −2.98pp | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Honduras matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. 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
Honduras's female labor participation was 39.59% in 2025. Ranked 150th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Honduras's female labor participation peaked at 50.02% in 2018.
The lowest female labor participation in Honduras was 37.83% in 2007.
Honduras ranks 150th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Honduras's female labor participation is projected to reach 35.76% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Honduras in 2025 was 39.59%. This ranks 150th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_honduras_female-labor-participation,
title = {Honduras Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/honduras/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}