Niger Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Niger's female labor participation was 72.78% in 2025, ranked 13th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
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.
Niger’s female labor‑force participation has risen steadily over the 36‑year series, climbing from 69.24 % in 1990 to a record 72.79 % in 2024 and marginally slipping to 72.78 % in 2025, which places the country 13th globally. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019 when participation fell to a trough of 60.21 %, a dip that coincided with heightened security concerns and reduced agricultural employment opportunities for women. Since that low point, the upward trajectory has been driven by government programmes that expand informal sector access and by modest growth in the services sector, allowing women to re‑enter the labour market. Niger’s latest rate is comparable to peers such as Eritrea (72.84 %) and Bolivia (72.87 %), indicating that regional policy environments are influencing similar outcomes. Continued investment in vocational training and rural electrification could sustain the current momentum, while any reversal in security conditions might again depress participation rates.
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}
}