Syrian Arab Republic Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Syrian Arab Republic's female labor participation was 12.73% in 2025, ranked 178th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's female labor participation stood at 12.73% in 2025, a decline of +0.04pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.71% by 2026. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 178th globally.
Female labor participation in the Syrian Arab Republic has declined markedly over the past three decades, falling from an all‑time peak of 20.89 % in 2000 to a trough of 12.67 % in 2020, and reaching 12.73 % in 2025, which places the country 178th globally. The downward trajectory began after the early‑2000s, accelerating during the conflict period that started in 2011 and persisting despite modest post‑conflict recovery efforts. Syria’s 2025 rate is slightly above Iraq’s 10.94 % and below Iran’s 14.01 % and Algeria’s 14.14 %, reflecting a regional pattern of low female labor engagement in the Middle East and North Africa. The 36‑year coverage shows that the labor market has not rebounded to pre‑2000 levels, suggesting structural barriers such as limited childcare provision, cultural norms, and lingering insecurity. If policies that expand vocational training, improve safety, and incentivise female employment are implemented, the long‑term trend could shift upward, narrowing the gap with regional peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 12.62% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 12.67% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 12.71% | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.73% | −0.04pp | #178 |
| 2024 | 12.77% | −0.11pp | #178 |
| 2023 | 12.88% | −0.14pp | #180 |
| 2022 | 13.02% | +0.20pp | #182 |
| 2021 | 12.82% | +0.16pp | #184 |
| 2020 | 12.67% | −0.72pp | #184 |
| 2019 | 13.39% | +0.25pp | #184 |
| 2018 | 13.14% | +0.20pp | #184 |
| 2017 | 12.94% | +0.14pp | #184 |
| 2016 | 12.80% | +0.07pp | #185 |
| 2015 | 12.73% | −0.08pp | #185 |
| 2014 | 12.81% | −0.22pp | #184 |
| 2013 | 13.03% | −0.47pp | #183 |
| 2012 | 13.50% | −1.44pp | #184 |
| 2011 | 14.93% | +1.96pp | #181 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. 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
Syrian Arab Republic's female labor participation was 12.73% in 2025. Ranked 178th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's female labor participation peaked at 20.89% in 2000.
The lowest female labor participation in Syrian Arab Republic was 12.67% in 2020.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 178th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Syrian Arab Republic's female labor participation is projected to reach 12.71% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was 12.73%. This ranks 178th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_female-labor-participation,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}