Mexico Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Mexico's female labor participation stood at 47.45% in 2025, a rise of +0.04pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 48.68% by 2026. Mexico ranked 127th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 50.10% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 49.39% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 48.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 47.45% | +0.04pp | #127 |
| 2024 | 47.41% | +0.10pp | #128 |
| 2023 | 47.32% | +1.31pp | #130 |
| 2022 | 46.00% | +1.39pp | #132 |
| 2021 | 44.62% | +2.91pp | #134 |
| 2020 | 41.70% | −3.87pp | #145 |
| 2019 | 45.57% | +1.44pp | #135 |
| 2018 | 44.13% | +0.51pp | #140 |
| 2017 | 43.63% | −0.36pp | #141 |
| 2016 | 43.99% | +0.06pp | #142 |
| 2015 | 43.93% | +0.38pp | #140 |
| 2014 | 43.55% | −0.93pp | #140 |
| 2013 | 44.48% | +0.00pp | #133 |
| 2012 | 44.48% | +1.07pp | #134 |
| 2011 | 43.41% | +0.47pp | #136 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's female labor participation was 47.45% in 2025. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Mexico's female labor participation peaked at 47.45% in 2025.
The lowest female labor participation in Mexico was 33.98% in 1990.
Mexico ranks 127th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's female labor participation is projected to reach 48.68% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Mexico in 2025 was 47.45%. This ranks 127th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_female-labor-participation,
title = {Mexico Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}