Tunisia Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Tunisia's female labor participation was 26.50% in 2025, ranked 166th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's female labor participation stood at 26.50% in 2025, a decline of +0.14pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 26.44% by 2026. Tunisia ranked 166th globally.
Tunisia’s female labor‑force participation has risen modestly over the 36‑year span from 22.25 % in 1990 to 26.50 % in 2025, placing the country 166th in the World Bank’s global ranking. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 28.27 % in 2019, after a gradual climb that began in the early 1990s, and the 1990 figure remains the lowest point on record. Compared with regional peers, Tunisia’s rate exceeds Pakistan’s 24.05 % but lags behind Oman’s 29.96 % and is close to Mauritania’s 26.18 %. The slow but steady increase reflects limited progress in overcoming structural barriers such as occupational segregation, limited access to affordable childcare, and persistent cultural norms that constrain women’s entry into the formal sector. Continued policy emphasis on vocational training, incentives for gender‑balanced hiring, and expanded childcare services could accelerate participation and move Tunisia nearer to the levels observed in higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 26.18% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 26.31% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 26.44% | - | - |
| 2025 | 26.50% | −0.14pp | #166 |
| 2024 | 26.64% | −0.15pp | #166 |
| 2023 | 26.78% | −0.74pp | #167 |
| 2022 | 27.52% | +0.82pp | #166 |
| 2021 | 26.70% | +0.42pp | #168 |
| 2020 | 26.27% | −2.00pp | #167 |
| 2019 | 28.27% | +0.89pp | #166 |
| 2018 | 27.38% | +0.91pp | #167 |
| 2017 | 26.48% | −0.17pp | #168 |
| 2016 | 26.65% | +0.57pp | #167 |
| 2015 | 26.07% | +0.34pp | #169 |
| 2014 | 25.73% | +0.29pp | #168 |
| 2013 | 25.45% | −0.13pp | #170 |
| 2012 | 25.58% | +0.81pp | #170 |
| 2011 | 24.77% | −0.03pp | #171 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. 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
Tunisia's female labor participation was 26.50% in 2025. Ranked 166th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Tunisia's female labor participation peaked at 28.27% in 2019.
The lowest female labor participation in Tunisia was 22.25% in 1990.
Tunisia ranks 166th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tunisia's female labor participation is projected to reach 26.44% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Tunisia in 2025 was 26.50%. This ranks 166th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_female-labor-participation,
title = {Tunisia Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}