Romania Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Romania's female labor participation was 41.81% in 2025, ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Romania's female labor participation stood at 41.81% in 2025, a decline of +0.10pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.41% by 2026. Romania ranked 143rd globally.
Romania's female labor participation rate has experienced a moderate increase over the past three and a half decades, fluctuating between 38.90% in 2009 and 43.22% in 2022, with the latter representing the country's highest recorded rate. Notably, Romania's performance lags behind peer countries such as Bahrain, where female labor participation stands at 42.29%, and Tonga, with a rate of 42.35%. As of 2025, Romania's female labor participation rate has declined to 41.81%, ranking it #143 globally. The country's labor market participation rate for women has been stable since the early 1990s, with a slight increase in recent years. A continued shift towards more inclusive and supportive policies for female employment, such as paid parental leave and affordable childcare services, would likely contribute to a sustained increase in Romania's female labor participation rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 40.77% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 41.09% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 41.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.81% | −0.10pp | #143 |
| 2024 | 41.90% | −0.27pp | #143 |
| 2023 | 42.17% | −1.05pp | #143 |
| 2022 | 43.22% | +0.47pp | #141 |
| 2021 | 42.75% | +0.01pp | #139 |
| 2020 | 42.74% | −0.22pp | #138 |
| 2019 | 42.96% | +0.03pp | #143 |
| 2018 | 42.93% | −0.24pp | #145 |
| 2017 | 43.18% | +1.05pp | #144 |
| 2016 | 42.12% | −0.35pp | #146 |
| 2015 | 42.47% | +0.42pp | #145 |
| 2014 | 42.05% | +0.34pp | #146 |
| 2013 | 41.71% | −0.06pp | #146 |
| 2012 | 41.76% | −0.10pp | #146 |
| 2011 | 41.87% | +0.00pp | #142 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. 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
Romania's female labor participation was 41.81% in 2025. Ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Romania's female labor participation peaked at 43.22% in 2022.
The lowest female labor participation in Romania was 38.90% in 2009.
Romania ranks 143rd globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's female labor participation is projected to reach 41.41% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Romania in 2025 was 41.81%. This ranks 143rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_female-labor-participation,
title = {Romania Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}