Kenya Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Kenya's female labor participation stood at 63.04% in 2025, a rise of +0.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.17% by 2026. Kenya ranked 28th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 63.36% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 63.27% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 63.17% | - | - |
| 2025 | 63.04% | +0.02pp | #28 |
| 2024 | 63.01% | +0.07pp | #29 |
| 2023 | 62.95% | +0.11pp | #32 |
| 2022 | 62.83% | +0.16pp | #29 |
| 2021 | 62.67% | +0.50pp | #30 |
| 2020 | 62.17% | −0.65pp | #32 |
| 2019 | 62.82% | −3.00pp | #29 |
| 2018 | 65.81% | −2.87pp | #22 |
| 2017 | 68.69% | −2.73pp | #20 |
| 2016 | 71.42% | +0.06pp | #18 |
| 2015 | 71.36% | +0.06pp | #18 |
| 2014 | 71.30% | +0.06pp | #18 |
| 2013 | 71.24% | +0.06pp | #16 |
| 2012 | 71.18% | +0.06pp | #15 |
| 2011 | 71.11% | +0.06pp | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. 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
Kenya's female labor participation was 63.04% in 2025. Ranked 28th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Kenya's female labor participation peaked at 71.42% in 2016.
The lowest female labor participation in Kenya was 62.17% in 2020.
Kenya ranks 28th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kenya's female labor participation is projected to reach 63.17% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Kenya in 2025 was 63.04%. This ranks 28th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_female-labor-participation,
title = {Kenya Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}