Cabo Verde—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
50.5%
2019
YoY Change
+3.7%
2018 → 2019
Maximum
59.4%
2015
Minimum
48.7%
2018
CAGR
+0.4%
5 years
Last
50.5%
Previous
48.7%
Highest
59.4%
Lowest
48.7%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Cabo Verde's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 50.5% in 2019. This represents a +3.7% change from 2018. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 59.4% (2015) and the lowest was 48.7% (2018). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 50.5% | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 48.7% | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 52.1% | -12.2% |
| 2015 | 59.4% | +21.8% |
| 2009 | 48.7% |
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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+