Mali Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Mali's female labor participation was 52.84% in 2025, ranked 94th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Mali's female labor participation stood at 52.84% in 2025, a decline of +0.25pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.94% by 2026. Mali ranked 94th globally.
Mali’s female labor force participation stood at 52.84 % in 2025, placing the country 94th globally and virtually level with Spain’s 52.83 % and Chile’s 52.89 % in the same year. After a gradual decline from a 1990 high of 60.52 %, participation peaked at 61.22 % in 2015 before slipping to a trough of 50.63 % in 2020, reflecting the combined impact of agricultural shocks, security concerns and limited formal employment opportunities for women. The subsequent modest rebound to just above the 2020 low suggests that informal sector growth and targeted gender‑focused policies have begun to offset earlier setbacks, yet the level remains well below the early‑1990s benchmark. Over the 36‑year coverage period, the indicator has shown a net downward trajectory, underscoring persistent structural constraints. Continued investment in vocational training, rural electrification and safe transport could accelerate female labor market entry, potentially reversing the long‑term decline.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 52.90% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 52.92% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 52.94% | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.84% | −0.25pp | #94 |
| 2024 | 53.09% | +0.03pp | #93 |
| 2023 | 53.06% | +0.05pp | #92 |
| 2022 | 53.01% | +0.03pp | #93 |
| 2021 | 52.98% | +2.35pp | #88 |
| 2020 | 50.63% | −2.76pp | #100 |
| 2019 | 53.39% | −2.23pp | #90 |
| 2018 | 55.62% | −2.26pp | #72 |
| 2017 | 57.88% | −1.68pp | #53 |
| 2016 | 59.55% | −1.66pp | #47 |
| 2015 | 61.22% | +1.08pp | #40 |
| 2014 | 60.14% | −0.02pp | #47 |
| 2013 | 60.16% | −0.06pp | #44 |
| 2012 | 60.22% | −0.08pp | #45 |
| 2011 | 60.30% | −0.05pp | #45 |
Analysis
Mali's female labor participation was 52.84% in 2025, a decline of −0.25pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 52.94% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mali's female labor participation was 52.84% in 2025. Ranked 94th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Mali's female labor participation peaked at 61.22% in 2015.
The lowest female labor participation in Mali was 50.63% in 2020.
Mali ranks 94th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mali's female labor participation is projected to reach 52.94% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Mali in 2025 was 52.84%. This ranks 94th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mali_female-labor-participation,
title = {Mali Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mali/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}