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Sierra Leone Female Labor Participation

Female labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS

51.60% −0.21pp (-0.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #107 Global Peak 65.92% (2004) Source World Bank

Sierra Leone Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Sierra Leone's female labor participation stood at 51.60% in 2025, a decline of +0.21pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 51.80% by 2026. Sierra Leone ranked 107th globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 51.89% - -
2027* trend 51.84% - -
2026* trend 51.80% - -
2025 51.60% −0.21pp #107
2024 51.82% +0.04pp #106
2023 51.77% +0.17pp #110
2022 51.61% +0.13pp #104
2021 51.47% +0.38pp #102
2020 51.09% −0.49pp #98
2019 51.58% +0.17pp #105
2018 51.42% −1.23pp #104
2017 52.64% −1.23pp #93
2016 53.87% −1.22pp #86
2015 55.09% −1.22pp #74
2014 56.31% −1.00pp #61
2013 57.30% −0.99pp #59
2012 58.29% −0.98pp #54
2011 59.28% −0.98pp #49
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 47.6% Reserves YoY -20.6% FX YoY +51.7%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Leone's female labor participation?

Sierra Leone's female labor participation was 51.60% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's female labor participation peaked at 65.92% in 2004.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Sierra Leone?

The lowest female labor participation in Sierra Leone was 51.09% in 2020.

How does Sierra Leone rank in female labor participation?

Sierra Leone ranks 107th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for female labor participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected female labor participation of Sierra Leone in 2026?

Sierra Leone's female labor participation is projected to reach 51.80% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Sierra Leone in 2025?

The female labor participation of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 51.60%. This ranks 107th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_female-labor-participation, title = {Sierra Leone Female Labor Participation}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/female-labor-participation}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }