Lebanon Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Lebanon's female labor participation was 22.23% in 2023, ranked 171st globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2022. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2023.
Overview
Lebanon's female labor participation stood at 22.23% in 2023, a decline of +0.10pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.65% by 2025. Lebanon ranked 171st globally.
Lebanon’s female labor force participation stood at 22.23 % in 2023, placing the country 171st in the world and just below Pakistan’s 24.00 % and São Tomé and Principe’s 22.87 % among its closest peers. The indicator has risen modestly over the 34‑year series, moving from a trough of 17.98 % in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 29.29 % in 2019, before slipping back to the current level. The gradual ascent reflects incremental improvements in education and policy incentives, yet the post‑peak decline suggests that macro‑economic instability, high inflation and persistent gender norms continue to constrain women’s entry into the labour market. Compared with regional counterparts, Lebanon’s participation remains low, underscoring the need for targeted reforms in childcare provision, flexible work arrangements and enforcement of anti‑discrimination legislation. If such measures are expanded, the upward trajectory could be re‑energised, potentially restoring participation rates to pre‑2019 levels within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 15.88% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 17.65% | - | - |
| 2023 | 22.23% | −0.10pp | #171 |
| 2022 | 22.34% | −1.54pp | #171 |
| 2021 | 23.88% | −2.06pp | #171 |
| 2020 | 25.94% | −3.34pp | #169 |
| 2019 | 29.29% | +0.82pp | #165 |
| 2018 | 28.47% | +0.80pp | #165 |
| 2017 | 27.67% | +0.79pp | #165 |
| 2016 | 26.89% | +0.77pp | #166 |
| 2015 | 26.11% | +0.71pp | #168 |
| 2014 | 25.40% | +0.66pp | #169 |
| 2013 | 24.74% | +0.65pp | #171 |
| 2012 | 24.09% | +0.64pp | #172 |
| 2011 | 23.45% | +0.63pp | #172 |
| 2010 | 22.82% | +0.62pp | #173 |
| 2009 | 22.20% | +0.61pp | #174 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's female labor participation was 22.23% in 2023. Ranked 171st globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Lebanon's female labor participation peaked at 29.29% in 2019.
The lowest female labor participation in Lebanon was 17.98% in 1990.
Lebanon ranks 171st globally in female labor participation as of 2023.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lebanon's female labor participation is projected to reach 17.65% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Lebanon in 2023 was 22.23%. This ranks 171st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_female-labor-participation,
title = {Lebanon Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}