Sierra Leone—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
63.9%
2018
Maximum
65.9%
2004
Minimum
56.3%
2014
CAGR
-0.1%
4 years
Last
63.9%
Previous
—
Highest
65.9%
Lowest
56.3%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Sierra Leone's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 63.9% in 2018. Over the past 4 years, the highest recorded value was 65.9% (2004) and the lowest was 56.3% (2014). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 63.9% | +13.4% |
| 2014 | 56.3% | -14.5% |
| 2004 | 65.9% | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 64.7% |
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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+