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.

Since 1990, the employment rate of women in the United States has stayed more or less steady, reaching a peak of 57.5 percent in 2000. In 1990, the female employment rate was 54.3 percent, and in 2024, the employment rate was 55.2. Women in the workforce There have historically been fewer women than men in the workforce. Additionally, women face many hurdles to equal treatment when they are employed, such as wage discrepancies, sexual harassment, and being expected to carry out the majority of household and family related tasks even while working full-time. Women have historically been the primary caregivers and homemakers through many cultures worldwide. Despite this, the number of women joining the workforce has increased globally. Women in history faced the additional barrier of not being able to attend university, which barred them from gaining an education and access to professional job. However, as our cultures have modernized, women have been granted equal access to university in many societies. In 2014 in the United States, the number of university degrees awarded to women exceeded that of men for the first time. In 2021, 39.1 percent of women had completed at least four years of university compared to 36.6 percent of men. Despite this, the unemployment rate of women in the United States has fluctuated significantly since 1990. In 2021, Nebraska was the state with the highest percentage of women participating in the civilian labor force, second to the District of Columbia. The wage gap Today, the wage gap is still a problem for women, although improvements have been made. There is no state in the U.S. where women earn more than men, but women in Vermont had the smallest wage gap to men in 2021. Additionally, there are no occupations in which women out-earn men, even in occupations that traditionally employ more women. A more detailed look at wage inequality in the United States can be found here.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Labor Force Participation Rate Female: From 15 to 64 Years for United States (LRAC64FEUSM156S) from Jan 1977 to Aug 2025 about 15 to 64 years, females, participation, labor force, labor, 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.

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.

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.

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.

In 2024, the employment rate for women in Japan stood at **** percent, up from about **** percent in the previous year. The male employment rate was **** percent in 2024.Increasing number of working womenAs Japan is facing severe demographic challenges, the government has tried for many years to increase the number of women in the workforce. In 2013, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared his commitment to creating "a society in which women shine", calling it “a matter of the greatest urgency”. Since then, the number of employed women noticeably increased, exceeding ** million in 2024. Attitudes slow to changeDespite these advances, Japanese corporate culture as well as gender attitudes are only slowly changing. While the number of working women has certainly increased, some voices criticize that Japan still lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions. This criticism is also extended to political leadership positions, as women in the House of Representatives made up around ** percent of diet members in 2023.

Since 1990 in the U.S., there has always been more men than women working at full-time status. In 2024, there were 74.86 million men working full-time compared to 58.51 million women. For part-time workers, this trend is flipped, there are more women working part-time than there are men.

As of 2018, the percentage of women in highly influential global health leadership roles was much lower than the percentage in roles of lower influence. For example, women accounted for only 3.5 percent of Fortune 500 health care CEOs, but 90 percent of the long-term care workforce. This statistic shows the percentage of women compared to men working in global health worldwide as of 2018, by position. Roles have been ranked by influence.

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.

In 2024, the female labor force participation rate in Singapore was at 62.8 percent. This places Singapore behind countries in the APAC region like Vietnam and New Zealand. Demand for female labor Women's participation rate in the labor force varies with age. From the ages of 25 to 29, the labor force participation rate of males and females in Singapore is comparable. The gender gap in the local labor force only emerges when women enter their 30s. Generally, however, the men were more active in the workforce than women. This too is reflected in the boardroom. In 2019, just 18.4 percent of members of boards of directors in Singapore were women. Female labor force and an aging population In the face of a rapidly aging population, there is a higher demand for labor in Singapore’s workforce. The labor force participation rate for women aged 65 years and older increased by almost ten percent in the past decade . Measures were introduced by some firms in recent years to ease women’s participation in the workforce. This includes ad hoc flexible work arrangements, such as unplanned time-off and telecommuting. Singapore has also implemented several enhanced maternity benefits and leave schemes for working parents.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Women Employees-To-All Employees Ratio: Education and Health Services (CES6500000039) from Jan 1964 to Aug 2025 about ratio, females, health, establishment survey, education, services, employment, and USA.

Labor force, female (% of total labor force) in France was reported at 48.51 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. France - Labor force, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

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.

Labor force, female (% of total labor force) in Spain was reported at 46.98 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Spain - Labor force, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

In 2023, about 75.54 million women were employed in the United States. This is an increase from the previous year, when 74.09 million women were employed, and just about a return to pre-pandemic levels.

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.