Vanuatu Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Vanuatu's female labor participation stood at 53.31% in 2025, a decline of +0.22pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.92% by 2026. Vanuatu ranked 91st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 52.38% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 52.65% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 52.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.31% | −0.22pp | #91 |
| 2024 | 53.53% | −0.07pp | #90 |
| 2023 | 53.60% | −0.03pp | #87 |
| 2022 | 53.63% | −0.99pp | #89 |
| 2021 | 54.62% | +1.18pp | #75 |
| 2020 | 53.45% | −0.51pp | #83 |
| 2019 | 53.95% | −0.45pp | #86 |
| 2018 | 54.40% | −0.44pp | #83 |
| 2017 | 54.84% | −0.45pp | #80 |
| 2016 | 55.28% | −0.45pp | #77 |
| 2015 | 55.73% | −0.44pp | #68 |
| 2014 | 56.17% | −0.44pp | #64 |
| 2013 | 56.62% | −0.44pp | #62 |
| 2012 | 57.06% | −0.44pp | #62 |
| 2011 | 57.50% | −0.44pp | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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
Vanuatu's female labor participation was 53.31% in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Vanuatu's female labor participation peaked at 74.39% in 2002.
The lowest female labor participation in Vanuatu was 53.31% in 2025.
Vanuatu ranks 91st globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Vanuatu's female labor participation is projected to reach 52.92% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Vanuatu in 2025 was 53.31%. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_female-labor-participation,
title = {Vanuatu Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}