Latvia Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Latvia's female labor participation was 55.25% in 2025, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Latvia's female labor participation stood at 55.25% in 2025, a decline of +0.27pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.85% by 2026. Latvia ranked 78th globally.
Latvia’s female labor participation has risen modestly over the 36‑year series, moving from 53.78 % in 1990 to 55.25 % in 2025, placing the country 78th globally. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 55.84 % in 2020, shortly after the post‑global‑financial‑crisis recovery, while the low point of 48.98 % occurred in 2000 amid transitional labor‑market adjustments after the Soviet era. The recent level is virtually identical to the 2025 figures of peers such as Germany (55.29 %) and Ghana (55.27 %), suggesting that Latvia now competes with both advanced and emerging economies in integrating women into the workforce. The steady upward trajectory reflects gradual improvements in childcare provision, flexible work arrangements, and sectoral shifts toward services, yet the margin for further gains remains limited. Continued policy focus on affordable early‑childhood education and incentives for part‑time to full‑time transitions could nudge participation higher and sustain the modest upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 56.32% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 56.08% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 55.85% | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.25% | −0.27pp | #78 |
| 2024 | 55.52% | +0.08pp | #78 |
| 2023 | 55.44% | +0.14pp | #80 |
| 2022 | 55.30% | +1.13pp | #77 |
| 2021 | 54.17% | −1.68pp | #77 |
| 2020 | 55.84% | +0.37pp | #68 |
| 2019 | 55.47% | −0.17pp | #75 |
| 2018 | 55.64% | +0.58pp | #71 |
| 2017 | 55.06% | +0.20pp | #78 |
| 2016 | 54.86% | +0.83pp | #80 |
| 2015 | 54.03% | +0.73pp | #86 |
| 2014 | 53.30% | −0.47pp | #89 |
| 2013 | 53.77% | −0.31pp | #85 |
| 2012 | 54.09% | +1.18pp | #79 |
| 2011 | 52.91% | −0.82pp | #85 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Latvia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Latvia's female labor participation was 55.25% in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Latvia's female labor participation peaked at 55.84% in 2020.
The lowest female labor participation in Latvia was 48.98% in 2000.
Latvia ranks 78th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Latvia's female labor participation is projected to reach 55.85% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Latvia in 2025 was 55.25%. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_latvia_female-labor-participation,
title = {Latvia Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/latvia/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}