Serbia Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Serbia's female labor participation stood at 52.63% in 2025, a rise of +0.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.08% by 2026. Serbia ranked 97th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 56.03% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 55.05% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 54.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.63% | +0.01pp | #97 |
| 2024 | 52.62% | +1.21pp | #98 |
| 2023 | 51.41% | +1.27pp | #113 |
| 2022 | 50.14% | +1.14pp | #117 |
| 2021 | 49.00% | +2.84pp | #116 |
| 2020 | 46.16% | −0.59pp | #126 |
| 2019 | 46.75% | +0.37pp | #129 |
| 2018 | 46.38% | +0.31pp | #130 |
| 2017 | 46.07% | +0.80pp | #128 |
| 2016 | 45.27% | +1.98pp | #135 |
| 2015 | 43.30% | −0.39pp | #142 |
| 2014 | 43.68% | +0.62pp | #138 |
| 2013 | 43.06% | +1.05pp | #141 |
| 2012 | 42.01% | +0.34pp | #145 |
| 2011 | 41.67% | −0.13pp | #143 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's female labor participation was 52.63% in 2025. Ranked 97th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Serbia's female labor participation peaked at 52.63% in 2025.
The lowest female labor participation in Serbia was 41.67% in 2011.
Serbia ranks 97th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's female labor participation is projected to reach 54.08% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Serbia in 2025 was 52.63%. This ranks 97th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_female-labor-participation,
title = {Serbia Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}