Viet Nam Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Viet Nam's female labor participation stood at 68.55% in 2025, a decline of +0.35pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.51% by 2026. Viet Nam ranked 19th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 68.09% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 68.30% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 68.51% | - | - |
| 2025 | 68.55% | −0.35pp | #19 |
| 2024 | 68.91% | −0.31pp | #19 |
| 2023 | 69.22% | −0.66pp | #20 |
| 2022 | 69.88% | +0.77pp | #20 |
| 2021 | 69.11% | +0.01pp | #18 |
| 2020 | 69.10% | −2.42pp | #17 |
| 2019 | 71.51% | −1.39pp | #16 |
| 2018 | 72.90% | +0.32pp | #12 |
| 2017 | 72.58% | +0.05pp | #14 |
| 2016 | 72.53% | −0.33pp | #14 |
| 2015 | 72.86% | −0.20pp | #13 |
| 2014 | 73.06% | +0.15pp | #13 |
| 2013 | 72.91% | +0.92pp | #13 |
| 2012 | 71.98% | +0.27pp | #13 |
| 2011 | 71.72% | −0.02pp | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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
Viet Nam's female labor participation was 68.55% in 2025. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Viet Nam's female labor participation peaked at 74.74% in 1990.
The lowest female labor participation in Viet Nam was 68.55% in 2025.
Viet Nam ranks 19th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Viet Nam's female labor participation is projected to reach 68.51% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Viet Nam in 2025 was 68.55%. This ranks 19th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Viet Nam Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/viet-nam/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}