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.

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 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.

In 2024, the labor participation rate of women in Japan was highest among those aged 25 to 29 years old, reaching close to ** percent. At the same time, around ** percent of the female population in the age group of 45 to 49 years was in the labor force.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ukraine: Female labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2021 is 47.74 percent, a decline from 48.1 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 50.21 percent, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Ukraine from 1990 to 2021 is 51.88 percent. The minimum value, 47.74 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 53.57 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.

Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in China was reported at 59.56 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

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.

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 September of 2025.

Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in India was reported at 45.92 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (national estimate) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Indonesia was reported at 64.93 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Indonesia - Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (national estimate) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

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).

Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate - 20 Yrs. & over, Women (LNU01300026) from Jan 1948 to Aug 2025 about 20 years +, females, participation, civilian, labor force, labor, household survey, rate, and USA.

Data showing labour force participation for women 1990 - 2021

Nepal: Female labor force participation rate: The latest value from 2024 is 27.65 percent, an increase from 27.55 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 51.13 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Nepal from 1990 to 2024 is 23.93 percent. The minimum value, 20.73 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 27.65 percent was recorded in 2024.