Female labor force participation rate in Guyana
Guyana: Female labor force participation rate was 39.1% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Female labor force participation rate in Guyana, 1960–2021
Source: Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rate in Guyana is 39.1%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and down 10.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rate in Guyana peaked at 43.4% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 14.2%, in 1960.
Guyana ranks 166th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Female labor force participation rate in Guyana, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 14.2% | — |
| 1980 | 27.9% | +96.9% |
| 1987 | 35.4% | +26.7% |
| 1993 | 39.3% | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 34.1% | -13.2% |
| 2018 | 43.4% | +27.3% |
| 2019 | 40.2% | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 40.9% | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 39.1% | -4.5% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 39.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 57.2%, 68% of the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 39.1% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 53.7%, 73% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.2% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 1 |
| 1980s | 31.7% | 27.9% | 35.4% | 2 |
| 1990s | 39.3% | 39.3% | 39.3% | 1 |
| 2000s | 34.1% | 34.1% | 34.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 41.8% | 40.2% | 43.4% | 2 |
| 2020s | 40.0% | 39.1% | 40.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 163 Uzbekistan 39.9% compare
- 164 Oman 39.9% compare
- 165 Puerto Rico 39.5% compare
- 167 Bangladesh 38.4% compare
- 168 Fiji 37.8% compare
- 169 Marshall Islands 37.3% compare
More work & labour data for Guyana
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4095 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3957 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4228 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9077 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9156 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 295.49 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 526.41 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 455.78 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 433.17 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 888.95 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rate in Guyana?
- Female labor force participation rate in Guyana was 39.1% in 2021, according to Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force participation rate recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 43.4% in 2018.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rate recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.2% in 1960.
- How does Guyana rank for female labor force participation rate?
- Guyana ranks 166th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force participation rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of the female working-age population who are economically active (employed or unemployed). Figures refer to national estimates and may not be fully comparable across countries.