Timor-Leste Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Timor-Leste's female labor participation stood at 61.68% in 2025, a rise of +0.22pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 61.62% by 2026. Timor-Leste ranked 40th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 61.87% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 61.74% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 61.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 61.68% | +0.22pp | #40 |
| 2024 | 61.46% | +0.68pp | #42 |
| 2023 | 60.77% | −0.39pp | #48 |
| 2022 | 61.17% | −0.05pp | #39 |
| 2021 | 61.21% | +0.76pp | #36 |
| 2020 | 60.46% | −0.58pp | #37 |
| 2019 | 61.03% | −0.59pp | #40 |
| 2018 | 61.62% | +0.14pp | #34 |
| 2017 | 61.48% | +0.22pp | #37 |
| 2016 | 61.26% | −0.04pp | #39 |
| 2015 | 61.30% | −0.07pp | #39 |
| 2014 | 61.37% | −0.14pp | #39 |
| 2013 | 61.51% | −0.07pp | #38 |
| 2012 | 61.58% | −0.12pp | #40 |
| 2011 | 61.70% | −0.22pp | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste 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
Timor-Leste's female labor participation was 61.68% in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's female labor participation peaked at 67.54% in 1999.
The lowest female labor participation in Timor-Leste was 60.46% in 2020.
Timor-Leste ranks 40th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Timor-Leste's female labor participation is projected to reach 61.62% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 61.68%. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_female-labor-participation,
title = {Timor-Leste Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}