Malta Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Malta's female labor participation stood at 55.80% in 2025, a decline of +0.09pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.27% by 2026. Malta ranked 75th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 58.82% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 58.05% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 57.27% | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.80% | −0.09pp | #75 |
| 2024 | 55.89% | +0.37pp | #74 |
| 2023 | 55.53% | +0.22pp | #79 |
| 2022 | 55.31% | +3.09pp | #75 |
| 2021 | 52.22% | +0.97pp | #94 |
| 2020 | 51.25% | +1.92pp | #96 |
| 2019 | 49.33% | +1.11pp | #118 |
| 2018 | 48.21% | +2.06pp | #128 |
| 2017 | 46.16% | +1.51pp | #127 |
| 2016 | 44.65% | +1.63pp | #138 |
| 2015 | 43.02% | +0.76pp | #144 |
| 2014 | 42.26% | +1.54pp | #145 |
| 2013 | 40.72% | +2.04pp | #150 |
| 2012 | 38.68% | +3.12pp | #154 |
| 2011 | 35.56% | +1.21pp | #156 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malta 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
Malta's female labor participation was 55.80% in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Malta's female labor participation peaked at 55.89% in 2024.
The lowest female labor participation in Malta was 26.83% in 1990.
Malta ranks 75th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malta's female labor participation is projected to reach 57.27% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Malta in 2025 was 55.80%. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malta_female-labor-participation,
title = {Malta Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}