Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate - Women (LNS11300002) from Jan 1948 to Aug 2025 about females, participation, labor force, 16 years +, labor, household survey, rate, and USA.

This graph shows the unadjusted female labor force participation rate in the United States from 1990 to 2023. In 2023, about 57.3 percent of the female labor force participated in the job market.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Labor Force Participation Rate Female: From 25 to 54 Years for United States (LRAC25FEUSM156S) from Jan 1955 to Aug 2025 about 25 to 54 years, females, participation, labor force, labor, rate, and USA.

The average for 2024 based on 176 countries was 51.13 percent. The highest value was in Madagascar: 82.56 percent and the lowest value was in Yemen: 4.91 percent. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2024 based on 11 countries was 55.17 percent. The highest value was in Cambodia: 73.96 percent and the lowest value was in India: 32.8 percent. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This statistic shows the female labor force participation rate in Taiwan from 2000 to 2024. In 2024, approximately ** percent of the Taiwan female population had been eligible to work.

Niger: Female labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2024 is 60.22 percent, a decline from 60.41 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 51.13 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1990 to 2024 is 66.07 percent. The minimum value, 59.93 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 68.98 percent was recorded in 1990.

In 2024, approximately **** percent of women in South Korea aged 15 years and older participated in the labor force, marking a slight increase from the previous year. The female labor force participation rate in South Korea has steadily risen in recent years. However, it remains significantly below the average of the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
South Korean women in the labor market An increasing number of women in South Korea are entering the labor market. However, they remain significantly underrepresented. For example, the share of female managers is still low, and despite some progress in recent years, women are underrepresented in fields such as law and politics. This inequality is also evident in the pay gap. South Korean women earn, on average, ** percent less than their male counterparts. Gender equality South Korea's gender divide has become increasingly prominent in recent years. While there has been progress in achieving equality for women over the past few decades, disparities between men and women still exist across all areas of society. According to a survey, discrimination against women was perceived to be more widespread than discrimination against men in various settings. Around half of the respondents considered discrimination against women in the workplace to be a serious issue, while only ** percent felt the same about discrimination against men.

In 2024, the female labor force participation rate in China was ***** percent. Between 1990 and 2024, the figure dropped by ***** percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate - 20 Yrs. & over, White Women (LNS11300029) from Jan 1954 to Aug 2025 about 20 years +, white, females, participation, labor force, labor, household survey, rate, and USA.

The female labor force participation rate in India increased by *** percentage points (*************) in 2024. While the growth is slowing down, with 32.8 percent, the rate is at its peak in the observed period. Female labor force participation is the share of women over 15 years who are economically active. For example, all women providing labor in a specific period for the production of goods and services.

In 2024, around **** percent of the male population and **** percent of the female population aged 15 years and above in Japan were in the workforce nationally. The labor force participation rate among women reached the highest share since 1973. Female employment rate Japan’s employment rate, the share of people who are employed among the total population aged 15 years and above, rose to **** percent in the same year. It was mainly a higher share of ***** in employment that contributed to the overall increase in the employment rate in 2024. Despite the female employment rate reaching an all-time high, a significantly larger share of women, over **** of female employees, were in non-regular employment, such as part-time and temporary work. Distinctive work patterns of women shaped by Japan’s labor market and corporate culture are one of the reasons for its gender gap when it comes to equal economic participation. Women’s work patterns One of these work patterns is the M-shaped curve of female labor participation. The curve reflects the trend that female labor force participation peaks in the age group of ** to **-year-olds and then falls, as women drop out of the workforce upon life events such as marriage and childbirth, only to reenter the workforce at a later stage. This curve has gradually flattened in recent years, as fewer women left the workforce in their ********. However, the so-called L-shaped curve of women in regular employment suggests that instead, fewer women stay in regular employment. The percentage of women working in regular full-time jobs peaks in the age bracket of ** to **-year-olds and then declines steadily. This makes women less likely to enter leadership positions.

The female labor force participation rate in Tunisia stood at ***** percent in 2024. Between 1990 and 2024, the rate rose by **** percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region shows wide variation in estimated female labor force participation rates (LFPR) among women aged between 15 and 64 years for 2024. North Korea had the highest estimated LFPR in APAC, at about ** percent. Countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Singapore had some of the highest female LFPR in the region, while South Asian countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, and India had some of the lowest shares of women in the labor force. This stark contrast highlights the diverse economic and social landscapes across the region, reflecting varying levels of gender equality and women's empowerment. More opportunities for women? With growing emphasis on gender equality, women across the Asia-Pacific region have gained greater access to education and professional opportunities. Notably, in 2022, many countries across the region had a higher female to male ratio in tertiary education. However, gender inequality in access to opportunities persists, as the proportion of young women not in education, employment, or training (NEET) is significantly higher than the overall youth NEET rate across APAC countries. This disparity is especially pronounced in South Asia, where deep-rooted cultural, social, and economic barriers continue to limit women’s full participation in the workforce. Women in positions of power Despite efforts to advance gender equality, women are still underrepresented in decision-making positions in many governments across the Asia-Pacific region. As such, there was a much lower female representation in ministerial level positions in most APAC countries, compared to that of men. However, New Zealand and Australia stand out for exhibiting a more balanced gender representation in political leadership.

Nigeria: Female labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2024 is 80.71 percent, a decline from 80.77 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 51.13 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Nigeria from 1990 to 2024 is 77.7 percent. The minimum value, 76.93 percent, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 80.77 percent was recorded in 2023.

Data showing labour force participation for women 1990 - 2021

Egypt: Female labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2024 is 15.07 percent, a decline from 15.3 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 51.13 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Egypt from 1990 to 2024 is 20.46 percent. The minimum value, 14.61 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 23.33 percent was recorded in 2007.

Historical and Projected Labor Force Participation Rate for Females in Maryland and its Jurisdictions, 1970-2045. Projected participation rates are calculated from rounded (to the nearest 10) population and labor force totals

This statistic illustrates the female labor force participation rate amongst nationals in Saudi Arabia from 1990 to the first half of 2020. In the first half of 2020, the female labor force participation rate amongst nationals in Saudi Arabia was about **** percent.

In 2024, the labor force participation rate of men in South Korea was **** percent, while that for women was **** percent. Although the female labor force participation rate in South Korea has risen steadily over the last few years, it is still far below the average of the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).