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Belgium Female Labor Force Rate

Belgium's female labor force rate fell to 49.8% in 2024, down from 49.83% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.03% from the previous year. Belgium has female labor force rate lower than the global median (49.80% vs median 53.05%). Compared with the median in Europe, Belgium is lower (49.80% vs regional median 54.69%) and ranks 32nd out of 41 countries in Europe.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2024 49.8%
2023 49.83%
2022 50.03%
2021 49.37%
2020 48.66%
2019 49.1%
2018 48.77%
2017 47.97%
2016 47.81%
2015 48.05%
2014 48.12%
2013 47.8%
2012 47.16%
2011 47.1%
2010 47.77%
2009 46.98%
2008 46.93%
2007 46.59%
2006 45.82%
2005 45.69%
2004 44.31%
2003 42.88%
2002 42.51%
2001 41.79%
2000 43.62%
1999 43.15%
1998 41.54%
1997 40.97%
1996 40.53%
1995 40.42%
1994 40.04%
1993 39.46%
1992 38.76%
1991 37.91%
1990 36.46%
Belgium Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in Belgium aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 5.49% 5.53% 2024
Unemployment Rate 5.8% 5.8% Aug'25