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Peru Female Labor Participation

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

65.04% +0.11pp (+0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #23 Global Peak 72.01% (2010) Source World Bank

Peru Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Peru's female labor participation stood at 65.04% in 2025, a rise of +0.11pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 64.91% by 2026. Peru ranked 23rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 64.63% - -
2027* trend 64.77% - -
2026* trend 64.91% - -
2025 65.04% +0.11pp #23
2024 64.94% −0.14pp #24
2023 65.08% −1.64pp #24
2022 66.73% +1.88pp #21
2021 64.85% +4.98pp #24
2020 59.86% −10.18pp #40
2019 70.04% +0.19pp #19
2018 69.85% +0.46pp #19
2017 69.39% +1.67pp #18
2016 67.72% +0.06pp #21
2015 67.66% −1.65pp #21
2014 69.30% −0.90pp #20
2013 70.20% −0.71pp #19
2012 70.91% −0.30pp #16
2011 71.21% −0.81pp #16
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 +11.0% GDP growth 3.3% C/A balance 2.2%
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

Peru 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 Peru's female labor participation?

Peru's female labor participation was 65.04% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Peru?

Peru's female labor participation peaked at 72.01% in 2010.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Peru?

The lowest female labor participation in Peru was 43.39% in 1992.

How does Peru rank in female labor participation?

Peru ranks 23rd 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 Peru in 2026?

Peru's female labor participation is projected to reach 64.91% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Peru in 2025?

The female labor participation of Peru in 2025 was 65.04%. This ranks 23rd in the world.

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