Suriname—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
45.3%
2016
YoY Change
-4.8%
2015 → 2016
Maximum
50.4%
2014
Minimum
45.3%
2016
CAGR
-1.4%
8 years
Last
45.3%
Previous
47.6%
Highest
50.4%
Lowest
45.3%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Suriname's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 45.3% in 2016. This represents a -4.8% change from 2015. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 50.4% (2014) and the lowest was 45.3% (2016). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 45.3% | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 47.6% | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 50.4% | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 48.3% | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 50.0% | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 49.3% | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 47.7% | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 50.0% |
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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+