Nicaragua Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Nicaragua's female labor participation stood at 51.25% in 2025, a rise of +0.17pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.04% by 2026. Nicaragua ranked 110th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 53.10% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 52.57% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 52.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.25% | +0.17pp | #110 |
| 2024 | 51.08% | +0.35pp | #113 |
| 2023 | 50.73% | +0.58pp | #115 |
| 2022 | 50.14% | +1.07pp | #116 |
| 2021 | 49.08% | +0.96pp | #115 |
| 2020 | 48.12% | −0.52pp | #117 |
| 2019 | 48.63% | −0.22pp | #124 |
| 2018 | 48.85% | −0.26pp | #121 |
| 2017 | 49.12% | +0.39pp | #119 |
| 2016 | 48.73% | +0.39pp | #121 |
| 2015 | 48.34% | +0.41pp | #120 |
| 2014 | 47.94% | +0.87pp | #121 |
| 2013 | 47.06% | +0.87pp | #124 |
| 2012 | 46.19% | +0.87pp | #127 |
| 2011 | 45.32% | +0.87pp | #128 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua 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
Nicaragua's female labor participation was 51.25% in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Nicaragua's female labor participation peaked at 51.25% in 2025.
The lowest female labor participation in Nicaragua was 32.84% in 1993.
Nicaragua ranks 110th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's female labor participation is projected to reach 52.04% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Nicaragua in 2025 was 51.25%. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_female-labor-participation,
title = {Nicaragua Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}