Uzbekistan Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Uzbekistan's female labor participation was 41.18% in 2025, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Uzbekistan's female labor participation stood at 41.18% in 2025, a decline of +0.10pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.88% by 2026. Uzbekistan ranked 145th globally.
Uzbekistan’s female labor force participation has risen modestly over the past 36 years, moving from a low of 38.24 % in 1990 to 41.18 % in 2025, which places the country at 145th in the world rankings. The all‑time peak of 41.27 % was recorded in 2024, indicating a slight improvement since the early post‑Soviet trough. This trajectory is comparable to peer economies such as Romania, whose participation rate stands at 41.81 %, and Gabon at 41.63 %, suggesting Uzbekistan is converging toward the mid‑forties percent range common among nations with similar development profiles. The gradual upward movement reflects ongoing policy efforts to expand women’s access to education and formal employment, yet the modest pace signals persistent structural barriers. Continued investment in childcare services, flexible work arrangements, and sectoral diversification could accelerate participation, potentially pushing the rate above the current peak in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 42.55% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 42.22% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 41.88% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.18% | −0.10pp | #145 |
| 2024 | 41.27% | +0.03pp | #145 |
| 2023 | 41.24% | +0.14pp | #148 |
| 2022 | 41.10% | +1.51pp | #149 |
| 2021 | 39.59% | +0.49pp | #153 |
| 2020 | 39.10% | −0.79pp | #151 |
| 2019 | 39.89% | +0.15pp | #152 |
| 2018 | 39.74% | +0.09pp | #152 |
| 2017 | 39.65% | +0.08pp | #152 |
| 2016 | 39.57% | +0.12pp | #151 |
| 2015 | 39.45% | +0.17pp | #152 |
| 2014 | 39.28% | +0.08pp | #154 |
| 2013 | 39.19% | +0.09pp | #155 |
| 2012 | 39.10% | +0.22pp | #153 |
| 2011 | 38.88% | −0.08pp | #153 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's female labor participation was 41.18% in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's female labor participation peaked at 41.27% in 2024.
The lowest female labor participation in Uzbekistan was 38.24% in 1990.
Uzbekistan ranks 145th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uzbekistan's female labor participation is projected to reach 41.88% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Uzbekistan in 2025 was 41.18%. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_female-labor-participation,
title = {Uzbekistan Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}