Serbia Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Serbia's female labor participation was 52.63% in 2025, ranked 97th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
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.
Serbia's female labor participation rate has shown a gradual yet steady increase over the past three and a half decades. Since 1990, the rate has risen from 49.30% to its current peak of 52.63% in 2025. This growth, while moderate, positions Serbia slightly above the global average. Notably, the country's female labor participation rate has surpassed that of its peer, Equatorial Guinea, with a similar ranking. However, Serbia still lags behind other developed economies, such as Spain, which boasts a higher female labor participation rate of 52.83% in 2025. The rate has faced a slight decline since 2011, when it hit its all-time trough of 41.67%, but has since rebounded. Continued advancements in education and employment opportunities for women are crucial for Serbia to sustain and enhance its progress in this area, potentially leading to a further narrowing of the gap with higher-ranked countries.
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}
}