Trinidad and Tobago Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's female labor participation stood at 47.77% in 2025, a decline of +0.38pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 47.74% by 2026. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 124th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 46.93% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 47.33% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 47.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 47.77% | −0.38pp | #124 |
| 2024 | 48.15% | −1.88pp | #124 |
| 2023 | 50.03% | +0.01pp | #119 |
| 2022 | 50.02% | +1.14pp | #120 |
| 2021 | 48.88% | −0.45pp | #118 |
| 2020 | 49.33% | −1.71pp | #111 |
| 2019 | 51.03% | −0.31pp | #108 |
| 2018 | 51.34% | −0.28pp | #106 |
| 2017 | 51.62% | −0.30pp | #103 |
| 2016 | 51.92% | −0.04pp | #99 |
| 2015 | 51.96% | −1.43pp | #95 |
| 2014 | 53.39% | +0.43pp | #88 |
| 2013 | 52.96% | +0.07pp | #89 |
| 2012 | 52.89% | +1.78pp | #91 |
| 2011 | 51.11% | −1.09pp | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. 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
Trinidad and Tobago's female labor participation was 47.77% in 2025. Ranked 124th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's female labor participation peaked at 55.40% in 2006.
The lowest female labor participation in Trinidad and Tobago was 43.39% in 1990.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 124th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's female labor participation is projected to reach 47.74% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 47.77%. This ranks 124th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_female-labor-participation,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}