Slovenia Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Slovenia's female labor participation was 52.30% in 2025, ranked 101st globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Slovenia's female labor participation stood at 52.30% in 2025, a decline of +0.35pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 51.98% by 2026. Slovenia ranked 101st globally.
Slovenia's female labor participation rate has exhibited a relatively stable trend over the past three decades, with a slight increase from 51.99% in 1990 to 53.88% in 2022, its all-time peak. The rate has since declined, reaching 52.30% in 2025, a position that ranks Slovenia 101 globally. This decline from the peak, coupled with the relatively low rate from 2003, when it hit a trough of 50.44%, highlights the vulnerability of Slovenian women's participation in the workforce to economic fluctuations. Among its peer countries, Slovenia's rate is surpassed by Ecuador, which has a rate of 52.39%. The country's female labor participation rate has demonstrated a moderate level of resilience, but its trajectory may be impacted by future shifts in the Slovenian labor market and the country's economic policies. A significant increase in childcare support and flexible work arrangements could potentially alter the trend and boost female participation in the workforce.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 51.27% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 51.63% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 51.98% | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.30% | −0.35pp | #101 |
| 2024 | 52.64% | −0.34pp | #97 |
| 2023 | 52.99% | −0.89pp | #94 |
| 2022 | 53.88% | +0.41pp | #85 |
| 2021 | 53.47% | +0.36pp | #83 |
| 2020 | 53.11% | −0.28pp | #88 |
| 2019 | 53.38% | −0.34pp | #91 |
| 2018 | 53.72% | +0.18pp | #89 |
| 2017 | 53.54% | +1.43pp | #90 |
| 2016 | 52.11% | −0.16pp | #96 |
| 2015 | 52.28% | −0.26pp | #94 |
| 2014 | 52.53% | +0.60pp | #93 |
| 2013 | 51.93% | −0.39pp | #94 |
| 2012 | 52.32% | −0.03pp | #94 |
| 2011 | 52.35% | −0.79pp | #92 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovenia 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
Slovenia's female labor participation was 52.30% in 2025. Ranked 101st globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Slovenia's female labor participation peaked at 53.88% in 2022.
The lowest female labor participation in Slovenia was 50.44% in 2003.
Slovenia ranks 101st globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovenia's female labor participation is projected to reach 51.98% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Slovenia in 2025 was 52.30%. This ranks 101st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovenia_female-labor-participation,
title = {Slovenia Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}