Nicaragua—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
48.0%
2014
YoY Change
-25.8%
2013 → 2014
Maximum
66.7%
2012
Minimum
42.0%
2001
CAGR
+0.5%
11 years
Last
48.0%
Previous
64.8%
Highest
66.7%
Lowest
42.0%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Nicaragua's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 48.0% in 2014. This represents a -25.8% change from 2013. Over the past 11 years, the highest recorded value was 66.7% (2012) and the lowest was 42.0% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 48.0% | -25.8% |
| 2013 | 64.8% | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 66.7% | +52.6% |
| 2008 | 43.7% | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 43.2% | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 43.5% | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 44.8% | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 44.6% | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 46.4% | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 42.0% | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 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+