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.

The Bahamas had the highest female employment-to-population ratio in the world in 2023 at 90 percent of the women in working age in some form of employment. Iceland had the second highest female employment rate of the countries, reaching 81 percent.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Female: From 25 to 54 Years for United States (LFWA25FEUSM647S) from Jan 1977 to May 2025 about 25 to 54 years, working-age, females, population, and USA.

In 2023, the female labor force participation rate in Singapore was at 62.6 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.

The female labor force participation rate in China saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around ***** percent. Yet 2024 saw the lowest rate in China with ***** 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 China with key insights such as labor force participation rate for males.

Proportion of women and men employed in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) broad occupational categories, current year.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate - Women (LNS14000002) from Jan 1948 to Jun 2025 about females, 16 years +, household survey, unemployment, rate, and USA.

United States US: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 52.687 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 52.814 % for 2016. United States US: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 52.685 % from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2017, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.074 % in 2007 and a record low of 47.123 % in 1994. United States US: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

The female labor force participation rate in Tunisia saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around ***** percent. Still, 2024 marked the second consecutive decline of the rate. 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 Tunisia with key insights such as labor force participation rate for males, labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64, and youth unemployment rate.

Labor force, female (% of total labor force) in Kenya was reported at 47.19 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Kenya - Labor force, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Flows Unemployed to Employed, Women (LNU07100002) from Feb 1990 to Jun 2025 about flow, females, 16 years +, labor force, labor, unemployment, employment, and USA.

Ukraine Labour Force: Working Age: Female: Employment Rate data was reported at 60.500 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 60.200 % for 2016. Ukraine Labour Force: Working Age: Female: Employment Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 62.750 % from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2017, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.900 % in 2008 and a record low of 60.200 % in 2016. Ukraine Labour Force: Working Age: Female: Employment Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by State Statistics Service of Ukraine. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ukraine – Table UA.G010: Labour Force: Annual. Persons in working ages are men 16–59 years old and women aged 16–54 years old inclusively.

Quarterly and historical data on the employment rates of men and women living with and without dependent children in the UK.

Labor force, female (% of total labor force) in Philippines was reported at 41.39 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Philippines - Labor force, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Labor force, female (% of total labor force) in Afghanistan was reported at 6.8044 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Afghanistan - Labor force, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Employment Level - Women (LNS12000002) from Jan 1948 to Jun 2025 about females, 16 years +, household survey, employment, and USA.

Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Canada was reported at 88.44 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - 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 July of 2025.

An estimated ***** percent of women in the Philippines were active in the labor force in 2024. The labor participation rate of women in the country fluctuated in the observed period.

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The Labour Force Survey (LFS) has been carried out in the UK since 1973. From 1973 until 1983 the survey was carried out biennially, and from 1984 until 1991 it was conducted annually. In 1992 the quarterly LFS was introduced. For full background and methodological information users should refer to the main Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) series (held at the UK Data Archive (UKDA) under GN 33246).

The Local Area Data series was produced quarterly alongside the main QLFS from 1992-2006, and included aggregated data on employment, economic activity and related subjects, covering Local Authority Districts (LADs), Training and Enterprise Councils (TECs), and their Scottish and Welsh equivalents. From 1992 until August 1997, the data covered Great Britain, and from September 1997 data from Northern Ireland were added. The Local Area Data were also available as an annual database between 1994-1995 and 1999-2000, for LADs at individual level, but these are no longer produced.

LFS move from seasonal to calendar quarters
In accordance with EU regulations, the LFS moved from seasonal (spring, summer, autumn, winter) quarters to calendar quarters (January-March, April-June, July-September, October-December) in 2006. The last seasonal Local Area Data dataset issued was the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, December 2005 - February, 2006: Local Area Data (SN 5392), and the first calendar quarter dataset was the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, January - March, 2006: Local Area Data (SN 5393). Users should note that there is some overlap between these two datasets. Further information on the seasonal to calendar quarter change and its impact on LFS data may be found in the following online article:
Madouros, V. (2006) Impact of the switch from seasonal to calendar quarters in the Labour Force Survey, London: ONS.

LFS Documentation
The User Guides available with the UK Data Archive's LFS studies are those available at the time of deposit. Users can access the updated guides online via the ONS LFS User Guide pages.

Main Topics:
The Local Area Data files contain approximately 100 variables covering the following subjects: employment by age group; employees; self-employed; economic activity; employment by industrial sector; ethnic minority economic activity; persons in full-time education; qualifications; job-related training.