Countries with the Highest Female Labor Force Participation (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
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Madagascar leads with female labor force participation (%) of 82.9%.
Solomon Islands ranks #2 at 82.3%.
Nigeria ranks #3 at 80.7%.
Tanzania ranks #4 at 80.3%.
Burundi ranks #5 at 79.5%.
Top 25 Countries by Female Labor Force Participation (%)
| # | Country | Female Labor Force Participation (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Madagascar | 82.9% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Solomon Islands | 82.3% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Nigeria | 80.7% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Tanzania | 80.3% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Burundi | 79.5% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 77.7% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Cambodia | 77.4% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Mozambique | 77.1% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Uganda | 75.6% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Benin | 75.2% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Bolivia | 72.9% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Eritrea | 72.8% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Niger | 72.8% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Moldova | 72.3% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Angola | 72.2% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Liberia | 72.0% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Bahamas, The | 70.7% | 2025 |
| 18 |  South Sudan | 70.4% | 2023 |
| 19 |  Iceland | 70.0% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Viet Nam | 68.6% | 2025 |
| 21 |  New Zealand | 66.1% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Congo, Rep. | 65.6% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Central African Republic | 65.5% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Peru | 65.0% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Burkina Faso | 64.1% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest female labor force participation (%) in 2025?
Madagascar has the highest female labor force participation (%) at 82.9% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 187 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.