Belize—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
57.2%
2019
YoY Change
+5.4%
2018 → 2019
Maximum
57.2%
2019
Minimum
44.5%
2005
CAGR
+1.8%
9 years
Last
57.2%
Previous
54.2%
Highest
57.2%
Lowest
44.5%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Belize's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 57.2% in 2019. This represents a +5.4% change from 2018. Over the past 9 years, the highest recorded value was 57.2% (2019) and the lowest was 44.5% (2005). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 57.2% | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 54.2% | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 48.8% | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 49.2% | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 47.9% | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 47.5% | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 46.5% | -13.3% |
| 2012 | 53.7% | +20.6% |
| 2005 | 44.5% |
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About This Indicator
Definition
Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Methodology
Data compiled by Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: January 17, 2026.
Unit
% of female population ages 15+