Lithuania Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Lithuania's female labor participation was 57.67% in 2025, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's female labor participation stood at 57.67% in 2025, a decline of +0.19pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.90% by 2026. Lithuania ranked 59th globally.
Lithuania’s female labor‑force participation has slipped from its all‑time peak of 60.00 % in 1990 to a trough of 50.07 % in 2007, before modestly recovering to 57.67 % in 2025, ranking 59th globally. The decline during the early 2000s coincided with structural adjustments in the post‑Soviet economy, while the recent rebound reflects increased part‑time employment and expanded childcare services. Compared with peers of similar rank, Lithuania’s rate is slightly above Luxembourg’s 57.47 % and marginally below the United Kingdom’s 57.33 % in the same year, suggesting that its labor market reforms are keeping pace with other advanced economies despite a historically lower participation base. Over the 36‑year coverage period, the modest upward swing after 2007 indicates resilience, yet the gap from the 1990 peak remains sizable. Continued policy support for flexible work arrangements and gender‑responsive training programs could further lift participation and narrow the disparity with the early‑1990s level.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 57.98% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 57.94% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 57.90% | - | - |
| 2025 | 57.67% | −0.19pp | #59 |
| 2024 | 57.86% | −0.05pp | #59 |
| 2023 | 57.91% | −0.12pp | #61 |
| 2022 | 58.04% | +0.67pp | #58 |
| 2021 | 57.37% | +0.01pp | #61 |
| 2020 | 57.36% | +0.14pp | #57 |
| 2019 | 57.23% | +0.73pp | #61 |
| 2018 | 56.49% | +0.67pp | #61 |
| 2017 | 55.82% | +0.21pp | #69 |
| 2016 | 55.61% | +1.18pp | #70 |
| 2015 | 54.43% | +0.56pp | #83 |
| 2014 | 53.87% | +0.94pp | #83 |
| 2013 | 52.93% | −0.27pp | #90 |
| 2012 | 53.20% | +0.50pp | #84 |
| 2011 | 52.70% | +0.39pp | #86 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Lithuania's female labor participation was 57.67% in 2025. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Lithuania's female labor participation peaked at 60.00% in 1990.
The lowest female labor participation in Lithuania was 50.07% in 2007.
Lithuania ranks 59th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's female labor participation is projected to reach 57.90% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Lithuania in 2025 was 57.67%. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_female-labor-participation,
title = {Lithuania Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}