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United Kingdom Female Labor Participation

Female labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS

57.33% −0.16pp (-0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #61 Global Peak 58.28% (2020) Source World Bank

United Kingdom Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

United Kingdom's female labor participation stood at 57.33% in 2025, a decline of +0.16pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.11% by 2026. United Kingdom ranked 61st globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 56.79% - -
2027* trend 56.95% - -
2026* trend 57.11% - -
2025 57.33% −0.16pp #61
2024 57.49% +0.11pp #61
2023 57.38% −0.32pp #64
2022 57.70% −0.32pp #60
2021 58.02% −0.26pp #57
2020 58.28% +0.24pp #50
2019 58.04% +0.51pp #58
2018 57.53% +0.25pp #57
2017 57.27% +0.20pp #59
2016 57.07% +0.35pp #56
2015 56.72% +0.20pp #58
2014 56.52% +0.27pp #59
2013 56.26% +0.33pp #65
2012 55.93% +0.26pp #70
2011 55.67% +0.14pp #69
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +24.7% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 0.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. 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

What is United Kingdom's female labor participation?

United Kingdom's female labor participation was 57.33% in 2025. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom's female labor participation peaked at 58.28% in 2020.

What was the lowest female labor participation in United Kingdom?

The lowest female labor participation in United Kingdom was 51.83% in 1992.

How does United Kingdom rank in female labor participation?

United Kingdom ranks 61st globally in female labor participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for female labor participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected female labor participation of United Kingdom in 2026?

United Kingdom's female labor participation is projected to reach 57.11% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of United Kingdom in 2025?

The female labor participation of United Kingdom in 2025 was 57.33%. This ranks 61st in the world.

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