Peru Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Peru's female labor participation was 65.04% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Peru's female labor participation peaked at 72.01% in 2010.
The lowest female labor participation in Peru was 43.39% in 1992.
Peru ranks 23rd globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's female labor participation is projected to reach 64.91% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Peru in 2025 was 65.04%. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_female-labor-participation,
title = {Peru Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}