Suriname Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Suriname's female labor participation stood at 44.92% in 2025, a rise of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 45.42% by 2026. Suriname ranked 136th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 46.14% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 45.78% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 45.42% | - | - |
| 2025 | 44.92% | +0.03pp | #136 |
| 2024 | 44.89% | +0.54pp | #136 |
| 2023 | 44.35% | +0.39pp | #136 |
| 2022 | 43.96% | +0.38pp | #137 |
| 2021 | 43.58% | +0.65pp | #137 |
| 2020 | 42.93% | −3.08pp | #137 |
| 2019 | 46.01% | +0.14pp | #133 |
| 2018 | 45.86% | +0.53pp | #131 |
| 2017 | 45.33% | +0.19pp | #132 |
| 2016 | 45.14% | +0.76pp | #137 |
| 2015 | 44.38% | +0.76pp | #137 |
| 2014 | 43.62% | +0.76pp | #139 |
| 2013 | 42.86% | +0.76pp | #145 |
| 2012 | 42.10% | +0.76pp | #144 |
| 2011 | 41.35% | +0.75pp | #147 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Suriname's female labor participation was 44.92% in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Suriname's female labor participation peaked at 46.01% in 2019.
The lowest female labor participation in Suriname was 32.15% in 1993.
Suriname ranks 136th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Suriname's female labor participation is projected to reach 45.42% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Suriname in 2025 was 44.92%. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_female-labor-participation,
title = {Suriname Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}