Sudan Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Sudan's female labor participation was 14.45% in 2022, ranked 178th globally. This represents a 8.6% decrease from 2021. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2022.
Overview
Sudan's female labor participation stood at 14.45% in 2022, a decline of +1.36pp from 2021. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.51% by 2025. Sudan ranked 178th globally.
Sudan's female labor participation rate has experienced a significant decline over the past three decades, with the indicator reaching an all-time high of 28.96% in 1996 before gradually deteriorating to 14.45% in 2022, ranking #178 globally. This decline is particularly evident in the 26-year span between 1996 and 2022, where the rate decreased by 14.49 percentage points, surpassing the decline witnessed in peer countries such as Egypt, which ranked #162 globally in 2022 with a female labor participation rate of 15.23%. The steady decrease in female labor participation in Sudan is concerning, as it may impede the country's economic growth and development. A potential shift in the trajectory of this trend could be driven by improvements in women's education and access to employment opportunities, which are critical components of economic development.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 10.51% | - | - |
| 2022 | 14.45% | −1.36pp | #178 |
| 2021 | 15.81% | −1.20pp | #178 |
| 2020 | 17.01% | −1.46pp | #177 |
| 2019 | 18.47% | −1.24pp | #177 |
| 2018 | 19.70% | −1.20pp | #177 |
| 2017 | 20.90% | −1.19pp | #177 |
| 2016 | 22.09% | −1.22pp | #176 |
| 2015 | 23.30% | −1.21pp | #173 |
| 2014 | 24.52% | −1.23pp | #172 |
| 2013 | 25.75% | −1.28pp | #168 |
| 2012 | 27.02% | −1.31pp | #166 |
| 2011 | 28.33% | +0.93pp | #164 |
| 2010 | 27.40% | +0.90pp | #167 |
| 2009 | 26.50% | +0.90pp | #166 |
| 2008 | 25.60% | −0.27pp | #168 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. 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
Sudan's female labor participation was 14.45% in 2022. Ranked 178th globally. This represents a 8.6% decrease from the previous year.
Sudan's female labor participation peaked at 28.96% in 1996.
The lowest female labor participation in Sudan was 14.45% in 2022.
Sudan ranks 178th globally in female labor participation as of 2022.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sudan's female labor participation is projected to reach 10.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Sudan in 2022 was 14.45%. This ranks 178th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_female-labor-participation,
title = {Sudan Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}