Lao PDR Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Lao PDR's female labor participation stood at 61.56% in 2025, a rise of +0.09pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.00% by 2026. Lao PDR ranked 41st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 62.51% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 62.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 62.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 61.56% | +0.09pp | #41 |
| 2024 | 61.47% | +0.06pp | #41 |
| 2023 | 61.41% | +0.04pp | #43 |
| 2022 | 61.37% | +1.05pp | #37 |
| 2021 | 60.32% | +1.64pp | #44 |
| 2020 | 58.68% | +0.56pp | #49 |
| 2019 | 58.13% | +1.06pp | #55 |
| 2018 | 57.07% | +1.05pp | #59 |
| 2017 | 56.02% | −0.09pp | #68 |
| 2016 | 56.11% | −0.10pp | #66 |
| 2015 | 56.20% | −0.11pp | #63 |
| 2014 | 56.31% | −0.13pp | #60 |
| 2013 | 56.44% | −0.14pp | #63 |
| 2012 | 56.58% | −0.15pp | #64 |
| 2011 | 56.73% | −0.16pp | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Lao PDR's female labor participation was 61.56% in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Lao PDR's female labor participation peaked at 61.56% in 2025.
The lowest female labor participation in Lao PDR was 56.02% in 2017.
Lao PDR ranks 41st globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lao PDR's female labor participation is projected to reach 62.00% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Lao PDR in 2025 was 61.56%. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_female-labor-participation,
title = {Lao PDR Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}