Mongolia Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Mongolia's female labor participation was 51.46% in 2025, ranked 109th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Mongolia's female labor participation stood at 51.46% in 2025, a decline of +0.64pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.98% by 2026. Mongolia ranked 109th globally.
Mongolia’s female labor participation has remained remarkably stable over the 36‑year span from 1990 to 2025, moving from a trough of 51.43 % in 1990 to a modest rise of 51.46 % in the latest World Bank estimate, placing the country at 109th globally. The indicator peaked at 57.90 % in 2019 before receding to its current level, suggesting that the brief expansion of women’s employment during the late 2010s was not sustained. Compared with peers of similar rank, Mongolia’s rate is virtually identical to France’s 51.48 % and only slightly below Sierra Leone’s 51.60 %, indicating that its performance aligns with a broader group of middle‑rank economies rather than reflecting a distinct national advantage. The persistence of a narrow band around the low‑50s implies that structural factors such as sectoral composition and labor‑market policies have limited the ability to translate economic growth into higher female participation. Continued diversification of the economy and targeted gender‑inclusive employment programs could shift the trajectory upward in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 49.80% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 50.39% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 50.98% | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.46% | −0.64pp | #109 |
| 2024 | 52.10% | −0.37pp | #103 |
| 2023 | 52.47% | −2.16pp | #100 |
| 2022 | 54.63% | +1.47pp | #81 |
| 2021 | 53.16% | −2.89pp | #85 |
| 2020 | 56.05% | −1.85pp | #65 |
| 2019 | 57.90% | +6.19pp | #59 |
| 2018 | 51.72% | −0.97pp | #101 |
| 2017 | 52.69% | +0.59pp | #92 |
| 2016 | 52.09% | −1.34pp | #97 |
| 2015 | 53.43% | −0.10pp | #90 |
| 2014 | 53.53% | −0.12pp | #86 |
| 2013 | 53.65% | −0.14pp | #86 |
| 2012 | 53.79% | −0.12pp | #81 |
| 2011 | 53.90% | +0.70pp | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Mongolia's female labor participation was 51.46% in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Mongolia's female labor participation peaked at 57.90% in 2019.
The lowest female labor participation in Mongolia was 51.43% in 1990.
Mongolia ranks 109th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mongolia's female labor participation is projected to reach 50.98% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Mongolia in 2025 was 51.46%. This ranks 109th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_female-labor-participation,
title = {Mongolia Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}