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Afghanistan Female Labor Force Rate

Afghanistan's female labor force rate fell to 5.1% in 2024, down from 5.16% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.06% from the previous year. Afghanistan has the 2nd lowest female labor force rate. Other bottom countries are Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Iran.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2024 5.1%
2023 5.16%
2022 5.16%
2021 14.67%
2020 16.47%
2019 18.3%
2018 19.81%
2017 21.24%
2016 20.16%
2015 19.11%
2014 18.11%
2013 17.14%
2012 16.21%
2011 15.89%
2010 15.58%
2009 15.26%
2008 14.96%
2007 14.69%
2006 14.47%
2005 14.32%
2004 14.23%
2003 14.18%
2002 14.18%
2001 14.22%
2000 14.32%
1999 14.47%
1998 14.65%
1997 14.85%
1996 15.04%
1995 15.23%
1994 15.39%
1993 15.54%
1992 15.66%
1991 15.74%
1990 15.79%
Afghanistan Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in Afghanistan aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 13.3% 13.99% 2024