Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Cuba

Cuba: Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 was 33.6% in 2012. ▲ Rising

Latest (2012)
33.6%
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
91st
of 171 countries
All-time high
35.9%
in 2009
All-time low
18.9%
in 2002
Years of data
8
2002–2012

Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Cuba, 2002–2012

0102030402002200720122002: 18.9 %2004: 24.5 %2006: 27.6 %2007: 31.6 %2008: 31.8 %2009: 35.9 %2010: 34.8 %2012: 33.6 %

Source: Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2012, labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Cuba stood at 33.6%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.5% on the previous year and up 78.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Cuba peaked at 35.9% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 18.9%, in 2002.

That places Cuba 91st out of 171 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.

Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Cuba, year by year

Annual values for Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Cuba, 2002 to 2012.
Year % Change
2002 18.9%
2004 24.5% +29.5%
2006 27.6% +12.9%
2007 31.6% +14.5%
2008 31.8% +0.6%
2009 35.9% +12.7%
2010 34.8% -2.8%
2012 33.6% -3.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 28.4% 18.9% 35.9% 6
2010s 34.2% 33.6% 34.8% 2

Countries ranked near Cuba

  1. 88 Panama 33.8% compare
  2. 89 Kenya 33.7% compare
  3. 90 Côte d'Ivoire 33.7% compare
  4. 92 Thailand 33.0% compare
  5. 93 Haiti 32.9%
  6. 94 Singapore 32.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Cuba?
Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Cuba was 33.6% in 2012, according to Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 recorded in Cuba?
The highest recorded value was 35.9% in 2009.
What is the lowest labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 recorded in Cuba?
The lowest recorded value was 18.9% in 2002.
How does Cuba rank for labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023?
Cuba ranks 91st out of 171 countries with data for 2012.
Is labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 rising or falling in Cuba?
Over the last ten years it is up 78.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Cuba data come from?
The figures come from Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023
Unit
%
Source
Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
171 places, 4,129 data points, 1960–2025
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Share of the female working-age population aged 15-24 who are economically active (employed or unemployed). Figures refer to national estimates and may not be fully comparable across countries.