Paraguay Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Paraguay's female labor participation was 59.01% in 2025, ranked 54th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
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.
Paraguay's female labor participation rate has exhibited a generally upward trend since 1990, albeit with fluctuations. The rate reached an all-time high of 60.26% in 2019, before declining to 59.01% in 2025, placing Paraguay at the 54th position globally. This progress has been made despite a trough of 50.96% in 1992, and the country's progress outpaces peer countries such as Albania, which had a rate of 58.57% in 2025. The rate has also surpassed the 1990 baseline of 51.30%, indicating improvement over the past three decades. The trajectory of Paraguay's female labor participation rate is notable in comparison to other countries with similar rates, including China, which had a rate of 59.15% in 2025. If Paraguay can continue to promote education and job opportunities for women, particularly in sectors such as technology and entrepreneurship, it may see further growth in female labor participation, potentially narrowing the gap with higher-ranked countries.
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}
}