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Nicaragua Female Labor Participation

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

51.25% +0.17pp (+0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #110 Global Peak 51.25% (2025) Source World Bank

Nicaragua Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

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

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.1% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 4.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

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

What is Nicaragua's female labor participation?

Nicaragua's female labor participation was 51.25% in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Nicaragua?

Nicaragua's female labor participation peaked at 51.25% in 2025.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Nicaragua?

The lowest female labor participation in Nicaragua was 32.84% in 1993.

How does Nicaragua rank in female labor participation?

Nicaragua ranks 110th 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 Nicaragua in 2026?

Nicaragua's female labor participation is projected to reach 52.04% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Nicaragua in 2025?

The female labor participation of Nicaragua in 2025 was 51.25%. This ranks 110th in the world.

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