Suriname Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Suriname's female labor participation was 44.92% in 2025, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
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.
Suriname’s female labor force participation rate was recorded at 44.91% in 2025, ranking the country 136th globally, according to World Bank data. The rate has fluctuated over a 36-year period, rising from an earliest recorded value of 32.43% in 1990 to a historic peak of 46.01% in 2019, before a slight decline in subsequent years. The lowest point occurred in 1993, when participation dipped to 32.15%. Suriname's current rate is comparable to that of peer countries such as Greece (44.67%) and The Gambia (45.46%), suggesting similar structural or socioeconomic dynamics affecting women’s workforce engagement. Despite modest gains over three decades, progress has been uneven, with recent data indicating stagnation or marginal contraction. The trajectory of female labor participation in Suriname will likely depend on targeted policy interventions in education, childcare accessibility, and labor market inclusivity, particularly in formal sectors where gender disparities may persist. Without such measures, sustained upward momentum remains uncertain.
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}
}