Zimbabwe Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Zimbabwe's female labor participation stood at 62.16% in 2025, a rise of +0.04pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.19% by 2026. Zimbabwe ranked 35th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 64.48% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 63.83% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 63.19% | - | - |
| 2025 | 62.16% | +0.04pp | #35 |
| 2024 | 62.12% | −0.06pp | #36 |
| 2023 | 62.18% | +2.41pp | #38 |
| 2022 | 59.77% | −0.35pp | #51 |
| 2021 | 60.12% | +0.69pp | #45 |
| 2020 | 59.43% | −1.29pp | #44 |
| 2019 | 60.72% | +0.10pp | #42 |
| 2018 | 60.62% | +0.09pp | #45 |
| 2017 | 60.52% | +0.08pp | #43 |
| 2016 | 60.44% | +0.06pp | #44 |
| 2015 | 60.38% | +0.02pp | #46 |
| 2014 | 60.36% | −0.01pp | #41 |
| 2013 | 60.37% | −0.05pp | #43 |
| 2012 | 60.42% | −0.07pp | #44 |
| 2011 | 60.50% | −0.09pp | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. 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
Zimbabwe's female labor participation was 62.16% in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's female labor participation peaked at 62.18% in 2023.
The lowest female labor participation in Zimbabwe was 59.15% in 1990.
Zimbabwe ranks 35th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zimbabwe's female labor participation is projected to reach 63.19% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 62.16%. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_female-labor-participation,
title = {Zimbabwe Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}