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Montenegro Female Labor Participation

Female labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS

51.25% −0.18pp (-0.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #111 Global Peak 51.78% (2023) Source World Bank

Montenegro Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

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
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 13.0% Real rate -5.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

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

What is Montenegro's female labor participation?

Montenegro's female labor participation was 51.25% in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Montenegro?

Montenegro's female labor participation peaked at 51.78% in 2023.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Montenegro?

The lowest female labor participation in Montenegro was 41.43% in 2021.

How does Montenegro rank in female labor participation?

Montenegro ranks 111th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for female labor participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected female labor participation of Montenegro in 2026?

Montenegro's female labor participation is projected to reach 55.64% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Montenegro in 2025?

The female labor participation of Montenegro in 2025 was 51.25%. This ranks 111th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_montenegro_female-labor-participation, title = {Montenegro Female Labor Participation}, url = {https://historysaid.com/montenegro/female-labor-participation}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }