Kyrgyz Republic Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Kyrgyz Republic's female labor participation was 44.14% in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Kyrgyz Republic's female labor participation stood at 44.14% in 2025, a decline of +0.12pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 44.01% by 2026. Kyrgyz Republic ranked 138th globally.
Kyrgyz Republic’s female labor force participation has declined markedly since the mid‑1990s, falling from an all‑time peak of 62.59 % in 1995 to a trough of 42.44 % in 2017 before modestly recovering to 44.14 % in 2025, ranking 138th globally. The downward swing coincided with the post‑Soviet transition, when structural adjustments and rising informal employment reduced women’s attachment to the formal sector. Over the 36‑year span, the indicator has remained below the 1990 level of 47.90 %, suggesting persistent barriers such as limited childcare provision, gendered occupational segregation, and uneven access to vocational training. By comparison, Greece records a slightly higher participation rate of 44.67 % and North Macedonia 42.74 %, indicating that Kyrgyz Republic lags behind regional peers with similar income levels. Continued policy emphasis on flexible work arrangements, investment in female‑focused skill development, and improved data collection could reinforce the recent upward movement and steer the trajectory toward sustained growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 43.87% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 43.94% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 44.01% | - | - |
| 2025 | 44.14% | −0.12pp | #138 |
| 2024 | 44.26% | +0.76pp | #137 |
| 2023 | 43.50% | −1.74pp | #139 |
| 2022 | 45.24% | +1.24pp | #133 |
| 2021 | 44.00% | +0.12pp | #136 |
| 2020 | 43.88% | −0.16pp | #133 |
| 2019 | 44.04% | +0.02pp | #140 |
| 2018 | 44.02% | +1.58pp | #141 |
| 2017 | 42.44% | −3.73pp | #146 |
| 2016 | 46.17% | −1.29pp | #128 |
| 2015 | 47.46% | −0.14pp | #127 |
| 2014 | 47.60% | +1.76pp | #123 |
| 2013 | 45.84% | −4.19pp | #129 |
| 2012 | 50.03% | −2.09pp | #108 |
| 2011 | 52.12% | +0.68pp | #95 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kyrgyz Republic matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. 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
Kyrgyz Republic's female labor participation was 44.14% in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Kyrgyz Republic's female labor participation peaked at 62.59% in 1995.
The lowest female labor participation in Kyrgyz Republic was 42.44% in 2017.
Kyrgyz Republic ranks 138th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kyrgyz Republic's female labor participation is projected to reach 44.01% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Kyrgyz Republic in 2025 was 44.14%. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kyrgyz-republic_female-labor-participation,
title = {Kyrgyz Republic Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kyrgyz-republic/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}