Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate - Women (LNS11300002) from Jan 1948 to Feb 2026 about participation, females, 16 years +, labor force, household survey, labor, rate, and USA.

In 2025, the female labor force participation rate in the United States stood at 57.3 percent. After reaching a low of 56.1 percent in 2021, the rate recovered in recent years to return to pre-pandemic levels.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate - 20 Yrs. & over, White Women (LNS11300029) from Jan 1954 to Feb 2026 about 20 years +, white, participation, females, labor force, household survey, labor, rate, and USA.

India: Female labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2024 is 32.8 percent, an increase from 31.24 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 51.13 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1990 to 2024 is 30.43 percent. The minimum value, 26 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 34.85 percent was recorded in 2005.

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.

Brazil: Female labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2024 is 53.03 percent, a decline from 53.21 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 51.13 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Brazil from 1990 to 2024 is 52.22 percent. The minimum value, 44.42 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 56.86 percent was recorded in 2005.

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 Sep 2025 about 25 to 54 years, participation, females, labor force, labor, rate, and USA.

Chad: Female labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2024 is 48.45 percent, a decline from 48.7 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 51.13 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Chad from 1990 to 2024 is 55.9 percent. The minimum value, 48.06 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 64.6 percent was recorded in 1992.

In 2025, 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 2025. It was mainly a higher share of ***** in employment that contributed to the overall increase in the employment rate. 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.

Iran: Female labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2024 is 13.45 percent, a decline from 13.59 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 51.13 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Iran from 1990 to 2024 is 13.95 percent. The minimum value, 9.67 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 18.68 percent was recorded in 2005.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate - 20 Yrs. & over, Women (LNS11300026) from Jan 1948 to Feb 2026 about 20 years +, participation, females, labor force, household survey, labor, rate, and USA.

This statistic shows the female labor force participation rate in Taiwan from 2000 to 2025. In 2025, approximately **** percent of the Taiwan female population had been eligible to work.

United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 81.641 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 81.668 % for 2016. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 80.555 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.223 % in 2010 and a record low of 74.649 % in 1990. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO 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 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. 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.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; 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.

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

Bangladesh: Female labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2024 is 44.15 percent, an increase from 43.71 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 51.13 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Bangladesh from 1990 to 2024 is 32.27 percent. The minimum value, 24.08 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 44.15 percent was recorded in 2024.

In 2025, the labor participation rate of women in Japan was highest among those aged 25 to 29 years old, reaching around **** percent. At the same time, around **** percent of the female population in the age group of 30 to 34 years was in the labor force.

This dataset presents the female labor force participation rate in the State of Qatar, disaggregated by age group. The data reflects the percentage of women aged 15 years and above who are economically active, including those employed or seeking employment. The dataset allows for analysis of labor market engagement among women across different stages of life and can support policy development in employment, gender equality, and economic planning.

Canada CA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 88.439 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 88.457 % for 2022. Canada CA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 81.166 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.457 % in 2022 and a record low of 38.021 % in 1961. Canada CA: 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 Canada – Table CA.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.

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).