Liberia Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Liberia's female labor participation stood at 72.03% in 2025, a rise of +0.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 72.15% by 2026. Liberia ranked 16th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 72.30% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 72.23% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 72.15% | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.03% | +0.01pp | #16 |
| 2024 | 72.02% | +0.06pp | #16 |
| 2023 | 71.97% | +0.05pp | #15 |
| 2022 | 71.92% | +0.22pp | #14 |
| 2021 | 71.70% | +0.31pp | #13 |
| 2020 | 71.39% | −0.69pp | #12 |
| 2019 | 72.08% | +0.06pp | #14 |
| 2018 | 72.02% | +0.04pp | #14 |
| 2017 | 71.98% | +0.03pp | #15 |
| 2016 | 71.95% | +0.03pp | #15 |
| 2015 | 71.92% | +0.02pp | #16 |
| 2014 | 71.91% | −0.00pp | #15 |
| 2013 | 71.91% | −0.02pp | #15 |
| 2012 | 71.93% | +0.07pp | #14 |
| 2011 | 71.87% | +0.09pp | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia 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
Liberia's female labor participation was 72.03% in 2025. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Liberia's female labor participation peaked at 72.08% in 2019.
The lowest female labor participation in Liberia was 71.39% in 2020.
Liberia ranks 16th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Liberia's female labor participation is projected to reach 72.15% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Liberia in 2025 was 72.03%. This ranks 16th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_female-labor-participation,
title = {Liberia Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}