Jamaica Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Jamaica's female labor participation stood at 63.03% in 2025, a rise of +0.12pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 65.05% by 2026. Jamaica ranked 29th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 67.33% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 66.19% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 65.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 63.03% | +0.12pp | #29 |
| 2024 | 62.91% | −0.13pp | #30 |
| 2023 | 63.05% | +2.24pp | #31 |
| 2022 | 60.80% | +2.41pp | #44 |
| 2021 | 58.40% | +0.82pp | #53 |
| 2020 | 57.58% | −2.26pp | #56 |
| 2019 | 59.84% | +1.53pp | #50 |
| 2018 | 58.31% | −0.30pp | #52 |
| 2017 | 58.60% | +0.95pp | #50 |
| 2016 | 57.65% | −0.87pp | #54 |
| 2015 | 58.52% | +4.06pp | #53 |
| 2014 | 54.47% | +0.53pp | #76 |
| 2013 | 53.94% | +0.91pp | #81 |
| 2012 | 53.02% | +0.38pp | #86 |
| 2011 | 52.65% | +0.30pp | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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
Jamaica's female labor participation was 63.03% in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Jamaica's female labor participation peaked at 63.88% in 1990.
The lowest female labor participation in Jamaica was 52.35% in 2010.
Jamaica ranks 29th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's female labor participation is projected to reach 65.05% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Jamaica in 2025 was 63.03%. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_female-labor-participation,
title = {Jamaica Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}