Singapore Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Singapore's female labor participation was 63.57% in 2025, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Singapore's female labor participation stood at 63.57% in 2025, a rise of +0.43pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.03% by 2026. Singapore ranked 26th globally.
Singapore's female labor participation rate has experienced significant growth over the past three and a half decades, increasing from 44.09% in 1990 to its all-time peak of 64.41% in 2021, before slightly declining to 63.57% in 2025. This improvement surpasses the global average, ranking 26th globally. Notably, Singapore's trajectory mirrors that of Burkina Faso, which also achieved a high female labor participation rate of 64.07%. In contrast, the rates in Botswana and Macao SAR, China, were slightly higher and lower respectively in 2025, at 63.71% and 63.10%. The steady increase in female labor participation in Singapore is a testament to the country's continued efforts to promote economic growth and social development. However, with the global shift towards a more digitally driven economy, the trajectory of female labor participation in Singapore may be impacted by the changing nature of work and the need for workers to adapt to new skills and technological advancements.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 62.73% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 62.88% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 63.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | 63.57% | +0.43pp | #26 |
| 2024 | 63.14% | −0.16pp | #28 |
| 2023 | 63.30% | +0.38pp | #29 |
| 2022 | 62.92% | −1.49pp | #28 |
| 2021 | 64.41% | +2.69pp | #26 |
| 2020 | 61.72% | −0.10pp | #34 |
| 2019 | 61.82% | +0.93pp | #33 |
| 2018 | 60.89% | +0.08pp | #42 |
| 2017 | 60.81% | −0.51pp | #42 |
| 2016 | 61.31% | +0.01pp | #38 |
| 2015 | 61.31% | +1.49pp | #38 |
| 2014 | 59.81% | +1.20pp | #48 |
| 2013 | 58.61% | +0.06pp | #51 |
| 2012 | 58.54% | +0.76pp | #53 |
| 2011 | 57.79% | +0.66pp | #56 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Singapore's female labor participation was 63.57% in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Singapore's female labor participation peaked at 64.41% in 2021.
The lowest female labor participation in Singapore was 44.09% in 1990.
Singapore ranks 26th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Singapore's female labor participation is projected to reach 63.03% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Singapore in 2025 was 63.57%. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_singapore_female-labor-participation,
title = {Singapore Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}