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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.
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The average for 2023 based on 178 countries was 51.07 percent. The highest value was in the Solomon Islands: 82.73 percent and the lowest value was in Afghanistan: 4.83 percent. The indicator is available from 1991 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.
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.
As of 2021, the female labor force participation rate in Iran was 14 percent. The female labor force participation rate in Iran peaked in 2005 at 19 percent.
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Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate - 20 Yrs. & over, Women (LNU01300026) from Jan 1948 to Jun 2025 about 20 years +, females, participation, civilian, labor force, labor, household survey, rate, and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Labor Force Participation Rate Female: From 55 to 64 Years for United States (LRAC55FEUSM156N) from Jan 1955 to May 2025 about 55 to 64 years, females, participation, labor force, labor, rate, and USA.
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United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Age 30 to 34 data was reported at 74.700 % in Jun 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 74.700 % for May 2018. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Age 30 to 34 data is updated monthly, averaging 73.400 % from Jun 1976 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 505 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.100 % in Nov 1999 and a record low of 52.800 % in Jun 1976. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Age 30 to 34 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.G008: Current Population Survey: Labour Force.
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Saudi Arabia Labour Force Participation Rate: Saudi: Female data was reported at 35.538 % in Dec 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35.943 % for Sep 2023. Saudi Arabia Labour Force Participation Rate: Saudi: Female data is updated quarterly, averaging 25.977 % from Jun 2016 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.045 % in Sep 2022 and a record low of 17.437 % in Mar 2017. Saudi Arabia Labour Force Participation Rate: Saudi: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Authority for Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.G011: Labour Force: Participation Rate (Discontinued).
In 2024, the female labor force participation rate in Egypt decreased by *** percentage points (***** percent) compared to 2023, reaching around **** percent. 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.Find more statistics on other topics about Egypt with key insights such as labor force participation rate for males, youth unemployment rate, and labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64.
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Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Brazil was reported at 53.1 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Brazil - Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.
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Egypt EG: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 22.979 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.666 % for 2015. Egypt EG: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 20.160 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 41 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.970 % in 1989 and a record low of 4.360 % in 1973. Egypt EG: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
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Niger: Female labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2023 is 62.26 percent, an increase from 62.12 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 51.07 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1991 to 2023 is 66.51 percent. The minimum value, 61.51 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 68.93 percent was recorded in 1991.
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Burundi BI: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 99.130 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 102.487 % for 2014. Burundi BI: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 100.508 % from Dec 1978 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 104.470 % in 1984 and a record low of 79.123 % in 1980. Burundi BI: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Burundi – Table BI.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT at https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
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Thailand: Female labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2023 is 59.18 percent, a decline from 59.81 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 51.07 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Thailand from 1991 to 2023 is 63.68 percent. The minimum value, 59.02 percent, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 67.55 percent was recorded in 1997.
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The average for 2023 based on 20 countries was 50.68 percent. The highest value was in Peru: 65.9 percent and the lowest value was in Puerto Rico: 32.01 percent. The indicator is available from 1991 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.
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Jordan JO: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 13.959 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.896 % for 2016. Jordan JO: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 12.579 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.504 % in 2009 and a record low of 10.587 % in 1990. Jordan JO: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Early release of the 2017 ILO Labour Force Estimates and Projections, retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
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United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 57.035 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.801 % for 2016. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 56.638 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.034 % in 1999 and a record low of 37.700 % in 1960. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
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Uruguay: Female labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2023 is 55.84 percent, an increase from 55.69 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 51.07 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 1991 to 2023 is 51.9 percent. The minimum value, 43.43 percent, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 56.93 percent was recorded in 2014.
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