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Luxembourg Female Labor Participation

Female labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS

57.47% −0.17pp (-0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #60 Global Peak 57.65% (2024) Source World Bank

Luxembourg Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Luxembourg's female labor participation stood at 57.47% in 2025, a decline of +0.17pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.77% by 2026. Luxembourg ranked 60th globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 58.12% - -
2027* trend 57.94% - -
2026* trend 57.77% - -
2025 57.47% −0.17pp #60
2024 57.65% +0.45pp #60
2023 57.20% +0.20pp #65
2022 57.00% +0.07pp #64
2021 56.93% +1.00pp #63
2020 55.93% +0.99pp #67
2019 54.93% +0.13pp #79
2018 54.80% +0.79pp #77
2017 54.01% +0.39pp #87
2016 53.63% −0.62pp #88
2015 54.25% +2.03pp #84
2014 52.21% +0.75pp #94
2013 51.46% +0.29pp #98
2012 51.17% +1.67pp #103
2011 49.50% +0.65pp #108
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +161.0% GDP growth 6.9% C/A balance 5.0%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Luxembourg matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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

What is Luxembourg's female labor participation?

Luxembourg's female labor participation was 57.47% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg's female labor participation peaked at 57.65% in 2024.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Luxembourg?

The lowest female labor participation in Luxembourg was 34.26% in 1990.

How does Luxembourg rank in female labor participation?

Luxembourg ranks 60th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for female labor participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected female labor participation of Luxembourg in 2026?

Luxembourg's female labor participation is projected to reach 57.77% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Luxembourg in 2025?

The female labor participation of Luxembourg in 2025 was 57.47%. This ranks 60th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_luxembourg_female-labor-participation, title = {Luxembourg Female Labor Participation}, url = {https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/female-labor-participation}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }