Senegal Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Senegal's female labor participation was 38.22% in 2025, ranked 156th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Senegal's female labor participation stood at 38.22% in 2025, a rise of +0.23pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.27% by 2026. Senegal ranked 156th globally.
Senegal's female labor participation rate has displayed a mixed trend over the past 36 years, with fluctuations in both directions. The rate peaked at 38.73% in 2016, a slight increase from the 38.22% recorded in 2025, and has since declined. However, the 2025 figure still remains higher than the all-time trough of 32.05% observed in 1990. When compared to its peer countries, Senegal's female labor participation rate is comparable to Turkmenistan's 38.24%, but lower than Guatemala's 38.32%. This suggests that while there have been improvements in female labor participation over the years, Senegal still lags behind some of its regional counterparts. As Senegal continues to work towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, a concerted effort to improve education and job opportunities for women may help to reverse the decline and propel the country's female labor participation rate back towards its peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 38.53% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 38.40% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 38.27% | - | - |
| 2025 | 38.22% | +0.23pp | #156 |
| 2024 | 37.99% | +0.22pp | #156 |
| 2023 | 37.77% | +0.06pp | #157 |
| 2022 | 37.71% | −0.00pp | #157 |
| 2021 | 37.71% | +0.63pp | #156 |
| 2020 | 37.08% | −0.23pp | #157 |
| 2019 | 37.31% | +0.95pp | #158 |
| 2018 | 36.35% | +0.93pp | #159 |
| 2017 | 35.42% | −3.30pp | #160 |
| 2016 | 38.73% | +4.67pp | #155 |
| 2015 | 34.06% | +0.09pp | #160 |
| 2014 | 33.97% | +0.08pp | #158 |
| 2013 | 33.89% | +0.09pp | #158 |
| 2012 | 33.80% | +0.09pp | #159 |
| 2011 | 33.71% | +0.08pp | #160 |
Analysis
Senegal's female labor participation was 38.22% in 2025, a rise of +0.23pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 38.27% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's female labor participation was 38.22% in 2025. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Senegal's female labor participation peaked at 38.73% in 2016.
The lowest female labor participation in Senegal was 32.06% in 1990.
Senegal ranks 156th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Senegal's female labor participation is projected to reach 38.27% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Senegal in 2025 was 38.22%. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_female-labor-participation,
title = {Senegal Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}