This comprehensive report chronicles the history of women in the military and as Veterans, profiles the characteristics of women Veterans in 2009, illustrates how women Veterans in 2009 utilized some of the major benefits and services offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and discusses the future of women Veterans in relation to VA. The goal of this report is to gain an understanding of who our women Veterans are, how their military service affects their post-military lives, and how they can be better served based on these insights.

In 2024, there were around 13.96 million male veterans living in the United States. In that year, there were significantly more male veterans than female veterans living in the country.

This graph displays female veterans by period of military service in 2009. 6,6 percent of the female veterans served the U.S. army during World War 2. The number of fatalities among Western coalition soldiers that were involved in the Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan can be found here.

Statistics about America's female vets. https://www.data.va.gov/story/women-veterans-forum

This report uses data from the 2011 American Community Survey to compare the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of Veterans and non-Veterans. It also explores the differences between male and female Veterans.

Graph and download economic data for Population Level - Women, Total Veterans, 18 Years and over (LNU00049528) from Jan 2000 to Sep 2025 about 18 years +, veterans, females, civilian, population, and USA.

This graph displays the age distribution of female veterans. In 2009, *** percent of the female veterans were between 17 and 24 years old.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate - Women, Total Veterans, 18 Years and over (LNU04049528) from Jan 2000 to Sep 2025 about 18 years +, veterans, females, household survey, unemployment, rate, and USA.

Women Veterans who receive maternity care through VA often have multiple medical conditions that can increase their risk of pregnancy complications. Unique to Veterans, experiencing a military deployment may increase the risk of pre-term birth. It is suggested that one of the reasons for this increased risk of pre-term birth may be that being deployed also increases the risk of developing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Having PTSD can increase the risk of a spontaneous pre-term birth as well as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.

This graph displays female veterans by poverty level in 2009. *** percent of the female veterans were living below the poverty level.

Women Veterans Profile 2012 uses 2012 data from the 2012 American Community Survey to compare the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of women Veterans and women non-Veterans.

Graph and download economic data for Population Level - Veterans, Vietnam-Era and Earlier Wartime Periods, 18 Years and over, Women (LNU00073766) from Sep 2008 to Aug 2025 about korean war, Vietnam Era, World War, 18 years +, veterans, females, civilian, population, and USA.

This graph displays the employment share of U.S. female veterans in 2024, distinguished by occupation. In 2024, about 14.2 percent of U.S. female veterans were working in service occupations.

VetPop2023 branch of service distribution of female Veterans in fiscal years 2024 and 2053.

VetPop2020 projections of the Veteran population by sex and race/ethnicity for fiscal years 2020 to 2050.

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Combat Female Veterans Families United

VetPop2020 projections of the Veteran population by sex and period of service for fiscal years 2020 to 2050.

Graph and download economic data for Employment-Population Ratio - Women, Veterans, Other Service Periods, 18 Years and over (LNU02349588) from May 2006 to Sep 2025 about 18 years +, veterans, employment-population ratio, females, household survey, services, population, employment, and USA.

Number of female veterans, sorted by age, between 2010 and 2017

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Female Veterans Network Inc.