Niger Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Niger's female labor participation stood at 72.78% in 2025, a decline of +0.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 74.73% by 2026. Niger ranked 13th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 76.76% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 75.75% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 74.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.78% | −0.01pp | #13 |
| 2024 | 72.79% | +0.29pp | #12 |
| 2023 | 72.50% | −0.11pp | #12 |
| 2022 | 72.61% | +4.81pp | #13 |
| 2021 | 67.80% | +4.13pp | #19 |
| 2020 | 63.67% | +3.46pp | #24 |
| 2019 | 60.21% | −0.38pp | #46 |
| 2018 | 60.59% | −0.37pp | #46 |
| 2017 | 60.96% | −0.37pp | #40 |
| 2016 | 61.33% | −0.37pp | #37 |
| 2015 | 61.71% | −0.37pp | #36 |
| 2014 | 62.07% | −2.19pp | #34 |
| 2013 | 64.26% | −2.16pp | #29 |
| 2012 | 66.42% | −2.11pp | #24 |
| 2011 | 68.53% | −0.02pp | #23 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. 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
Niger's female labor participation was 72.78% in 2025. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Niger's female labor participation peaked at 72.79% in 2024.
The lowest female labor participation in Niger was 60.21% in 2019.
Niger ranks 13th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's female labor participation is projected to reach 74.73% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Niger in 2025 was 72.78%. This ranks 13th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_female-labor-participation,
title = {Niger Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}