Montenegro Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Montenegro's female labor participation stood at 51.25% in 2025, a decline of +0.18pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.64% by 2026. Montenegro ranked 111th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 60.16% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 57.90% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 55.64% | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.25% | −0.18pp | #111 |
| 2024 | 51.43% | −0.35pp | #112 |
| 2023 | 51.78% | +3.29pp | #109 |
| 2022 | 48.49% | +7.06pp | #123 |
| 2021 | 41.43% | −1.91pp | #145 |
| 2020 | 43.34% | −3.54pp | #134 |
| 2019 | 46.89% | +1.37pp | #128 |
| 2018 | 45.52% | +0.22pp | #134 |
| 2017 | 45.30% | −0.40pp | #133 |
| 2016 | 45.70% | −0.42pp | #133 |
| 2015 | 46.12% | +1.11pp | #134 |
| 2014 | 45.01% | +2.14pp | #134 |
| 2013 | 42.87% | +0.06pp | #144 |
| 2012 | 42.80% | +1.21pp | #142 |
| 2011 | 41.59% | +0.00pp | #144 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Montenegro matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Montenegro's female labor participation was 51.25% in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Montenegro's female labor participation peaked at 51.78% in 2023.
The lowest female labor participation in Montenegro was 41.43% in 2021.
Montenegro ranks 111th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Montenegro's female labor participation is projected to reach 55.64% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Montenegro in 2025 was 51.25%. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_montenegro_female-labor-participation,
title = {Montenegro Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/montenegro/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}