Female labor force participation rates latest … annual growth latest in Ecuador
Ecuador: Female labor force participation rates latest … annual growth latest was -0.7949 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Ecuador, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Ecuador is -0.7949 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and down 109.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Ecuador peaked at 19.04 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -35.29 % change on previous year, in 1982.
That places Ecuador 94th out of 130 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Female labor force participation rates latest … annual growth latest in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -0.1817 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -35.29 % change on previous year | +19318.9% |
| 1989 | -0.1282 % change on previous year | -99.6% |
| 1990 | -13.94 % change on previous year | +10775.8% |
| 1997 | 0.8449 % change on previous year | -106.1% |
| 1998 | 6.86 % change on previous year | +712.2% |
| 2001 | 19.04 % change on previous year | +177.4% |
| 2002 | -2.82 % change on previous year | -114.8% |
| 2003 | -7.48 % change on previous year | +164.9% |
| 2004 | 7.47 % change on previous year | -199.9% |
| 2005 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -123.0% |
| 2006 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -193.9% |
| 2007 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -181.8% |
| 2008 | 0.1573 % change on previous year | -111.9% |
| 2009 | -4.44 % change on previous year | -2920.0% |
| 2010 | -3.28 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2011 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 2012 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -208.3% |
| 2013 | -0.1988 % change on previous year | -109.7% |
| 2014 | -0.8692 % change on previous year | +337.3% |
| 2015 | 8.81 % change on previous year | -1113.8% |
| 2016 | 6.69 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 2017 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 2018 | -3.09 % change on previous year | -314.1% |
| 2019 | -0.1302 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 2020 | -11.23 % change on previous year | +8526.8% |
| 2021 | 11.05 % change on previous year | -198.4% |
| 2022 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -89.3% |
| 2023 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -323.7% |
| 2024 | -0.8186 % change on previous year | -69.0% |
| 2025 | -0.7949 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's -0.7949 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.626 % change on previous year. (41 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's -0.7949 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.7919 % change on previous year. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Female labor force participation rates latest … annual growth latest in Ecuador changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -19318.9% | -0.1817 % change on previous year | -35.29 % change on previous year |
| 1990 | -10775.8% | -0.1282 % change on previous year | -13.94 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | -8526.8% | -0.1302 % change on previous year | -11.23 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | -2920.0% | 0.1573 % change on previous year | -4.44 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -11.87 % change on previous year | -35.29 % change on previous year | -0.1282 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | -2.08 % change on previous year | -13.94 % change on previous year | 6.86 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.17 % change on previous year | -7.48 % change on previous year | 19.04 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.9536 % change on previous year | -3.28 % change on previous year | 8.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.5423 % change on previous year | -11.23 % change on previous year | 11.05 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
- 91 Ukraine -0.748 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Thailand -0.7675 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Slovakia -0.7905 % change on previous year compare
- 95 New Zealand -0.8155 % change on previous year compare
- 96 San Marino -0.854 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Norway -0.9361 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Ecuador
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.578 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.567 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.589 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.04 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 17,174 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,794 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 9,543 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 9,549 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 19,092 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Ecuador?
- Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Ecuador was -0.7949 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 19.04 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was -35.29 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Ecuador rank for female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth?
- Ecuador ranks 94th out of 130 countries with data for 2025.
- Is female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 109.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.