Paraguay Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Paraguay's female labor participation stood at 59.01% in 2025, a rise of +0.07pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 58.64% by 2026. Paraguay ranked 54th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 58.30% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 58.47% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 58.64% | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.01% | +0.07pp | #54 |
| 2024 | 58.94% | −0.05pp | #55 |
| 2023 | 58.99% | +0.01pp | #56 |
| 2022 | 58.99% | −0.86pp | #56 |
| 2021 | 59.85% | +2.75pp | #46 |
| 2020 | 57.11% | −3.15pp | #59 |
| 2019 | 60.26% | +0.84pp | #45 |
| 2018 | 59.41% | +1.57pp | #49 |
| 2017 | 57.84% | +1.38pp | #54 |
| 2016 | 56.47% | +1.64pp | #61 |
| 2015 | 54.83% | +0.44pp | #77 |
| 2014 | 54.39% | −3.29pp | #79 |
| 2013 | 57.68% | −2.19pp | #56 |
| 2012 | 59.86% | +5.41pp | #46 |
| 2011 | 54.45% | +1.42pp | #75 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Paraguay's female labor participation was 59.01% in 2025. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Paraguay's female labor participation peaked at 60.26% in 2019.
The lowest female labor participation in Paraguay was 50.96% in 1992.
Paraguay ranks 54th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's female labor participation is projected to reach 58.64% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Paraguay in 2025 was 59.01%. This ranks 54th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_female-labor-participation,
title = {Paraguay Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}