Trinidad and Tobago Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Trinidad and Tobago's female labor participation was 47.77% in 2025, ranked 124th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
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.
Trinidad and Tobago’s female labor force participation has risen modestly over the 36‑year span from 43.39 % in 1990 to 47.77 % in 2025, placing the country 124th globally. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 55.40 % in 2006, a peak that has not been reclaimed despite gradual post‑peak gains. The early‑1990s trough coincides with a period of structural adjustment and limited formal sector opportunities for women, while the subsequent ascent reflects expanding service‑sector employment and targeted gender‑inclusive policies. Compared with peers of similar rank, Trinidad and Tobago’s 2025 rate is slightly below Lesotho’s 48.09 % and marginally above Comoros’s 47.65 %, suggesting a middle‑of‑the‑road performance within the regional cohort. Continued investment in childcare support, skills development, and flexible work arrangements could accelerate participation and help the nation approach the higher levels observed during its 2006 peak.
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}
}