Russian Federation Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Russian Federation's female labor participation was 54.55% in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's female labor participation stood at 54.55% in 2025, a decline of +0.67pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.73% by 2026. Russian Federation ranked 84th globally.
The Russian Federation's female labor participation rate has experienced a decline since its all-time peak in 1990, when it reached 59.95%. The rate has steadily decreased, hitting a trough of 51.03% in 1998. Since then, the rate has slowly increased, but still lags behind its pre-1990 level. As of 2025, female labor participation in Russia stands at 54.55%, ranking 84th globally. This is comparable to peer countries such as Portugal, which has a slightly higher rate of 54.63%. The decline in female labor participation in Russia is likely a result of the country's economic and social changes since the 1990s. A significant improvement in female labor participation in Russia would require a boost in education and job opportunities for women, as well as a reduction in the barriers that prevent them from entering the workforce.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 54.48% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 54.61% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 54.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 54.55% | −0.67pp | #84 |
| 2024 | 55.21% | −0.15pp | #81 |
| 2023 | 55.36% | +0.06pp | #81 |
| 2022 | 55.30% | +0.17pp | #76 |
| 2021 | 55.13% | +0.50pp | #71 |
| 2020 | 54.63% | −0.16pp | #76 |
| 2019 | 54.79% | −0.62pp | #80 |
| 2018 | 55.42% | +0.08pp | #74 |
| 2017 | 55.34% | −0.35pp | #76 |
| 2016 | 55.68% | +0.13pp | #69 |
| 2015 | 55.56% | −0.30pp | #71 |
| 2014 | 55.86% | −0.13pp | #68 |
| 2013 | 55.99% | −0.29pp | #68 |
| 2012 | 56.27% | −0.06pp | #66 |
| 2011 | 56.34% | +0.32pp | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Russian Federation matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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
Russian Federation's female labor participation was 54.55% in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Russian Federation's female labor participation peaked at 59.96% in 1990.
The lowest female labor participation in Russian Federation was 51.03% in 1998.
Russian Federation ranks 84th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Russian Federation's female labor participation is projected to reach 54.73% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Russian Federation in 2025 was 54.55%. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
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year = {2026}
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