According to 2023 data, Bolivia and Peru have the highest share of female labor force with basic education in Latin America, with Bolivia leading at 63.74%. Among the surveyed countries, the composition of female labor force with basic education was particularly low in Trinidad and Tobago, Chile, and Brazil, with values ranging around and below 33%. Notably, Bolivia, Honduras, and Belize displayed year-on-year growth, with Bolivia experiencing a 2.11% increase in 2023. Conversely, Colombia and Chile saw significant declines, with decreases of 3.26% and 2.72%, respectively.
Future trends to observe include:
- Potential for higher educational attainment influencing the female labor force in markets with currently low base education levels.
- Impact of educational policies and gender-focused labor initiatives on this dynamic in countries with decreasing figures.
- The role of socio-economic developments and reforms in enhancing education accessibility across the region.
Top countries in Share of Female Labor Force with Basic Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Female Working-Age Population with Basic Education | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bolivia | 63.74 | 2023 | -2.1% | +2.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Peru | 62.89 | 2023 | +2.66% | -1.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Honduras | 54.27 | 2023 | +3.8% | +2.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Uruguay | 49.3 | 2022 | -1.6% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Ecuador | 47.78 | 2023 | +0.013% | -0.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belize | 47.47 | 2023 | +0.9% | +2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Costa Rica | 43.51 | 2023 | +3.74% | +0.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Dominican Republic | 42.11 | 2023 | -0.4% | -0.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 El Salvador | 40.63 | 2023 | -2.91% | -0.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Mexico | 39.01 | 2023 | -0.79% | +0.17% | View data |
