Indonesia Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Indonesia's female labor participation was 53.72% in 2025, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Indonesia's female labor participation stood at 53.72% in 2025, a rise of +0.13pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.38% by 2026. Indonesia ranked 87th globally.
Indonesia's female labor force participation rate stood at 53.72% in 2025, ranking 87th globally, according to World Bank data. The rate has fluctuated modestly over the past 36 years, beginning at 50.49% in 1990, reaching an all-time high of 53.95% in 2019, and touching a trough of 46.01% in 2006. The 2025 figure indicates a slight decline from the peak, suggesting a stagnation in momentum despite long-term gains. Indonesia's participation rate is closely aligned with that of peer economies such as Czechia, which recorded 53.46%, and Brunei Darussalam at 54.44%, indicating similar labor market dynamics among middle-ranking nations. While cultural norms, access to education, and sectoral employment patterns have historically influenced women’s workforce engagement in Indonesia, recent trends show limited progress. Sustained increases in female labor participation will likely depend on expanded access to childcare, improved transportation infrastructure, and greater private-sector opportunities in urban and rural areas alike. Without targeted policy interventions, the rate may remain near current levels in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 55.25% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 54.82% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 54.38% | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.72% | +0.13pp | #87 |
| 2024 | 53.59% | +0.10pp | #88 |
| 2023 | 53.49% | +0.93pp | #88 |
| 2022 | 52.56% | +0.49pp | #97 |
| 2021 | 52.07% | −1.13pp | #97 |
| 2020 | 53.20% | −0.75pp | #85 |
| 2019 | 53.95% | +0.82pp | #87 |
| 2018 | 53.13% | +1.19pp | #93 |
| 2017 | 51.94% | +0.99pp | #100 |
| 2016 | 50.95% | +0.18pp | #104 |
| 2015 | 50.77% | +0.13pp | #106 |
| 2014 | 50.64% | −0.07pp | #107 |
| 2013 | 50.71% | −0.78pp | #106 |
| 2012 | 51.49% | +0.50pp | #98 |
| 2011 | 50.99% | +0.02pp | #104 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Indonesia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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
Indonesia's female labor participation was 53.72% in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Indonesia's female labor participation peaked at 53.95% in 2019.
The lowest female labor participation in Indonesia was 46.01% in 2006.
Indonesia ranks 87th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Indonesia's female labor participation is projected to reach 54.38% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Indonesia in 2025 was 53.72%. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_indonesia_female-labor-participation,
title = {Indonesia Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/indonesia/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}