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Bosnia & Herzegovina Female Labor Force Rate

Bosnia & Herzegovina's female labor force rate fell to 39.44% in 2024, down from 39.53% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.09% from the previous year. Bosnia & Herzegovina has female labor force rate lower than the global median (39.44% vs median 53.05%). Compared with the median in Europe, Bosnia & Herzegovina is lower (39.44% vs regional median 54.69%) and ranks 40th out of 41 countries in Europe.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2024 39.44%
2023 39.53%
2022 38.54%
2021 38.41%
2020 38.16%
2019 38.68%
2018 38.92%
2017 39.08%
2016 39.22%
2015 39.36%
2014 39.45%
2013 39.69%
2012 39.87%
2011 40.15%
2010 40.32%
2009 40.46%
2008 40.7%
2007 40.67%
2006 40.66%
2005 40.64%
2004 40.68%
2003 40.7%
2002 40.7%
2001 40.66%
2000 40.59%
1999 40.51%
1998 40.47%
1997 40.45%
1996 40.36%
1995 40.34%
1994 40.8%
1993 41.55%
1992 42.34%
1991 42.84%
1990 43.01%
Bosnia & Herzegovina Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in Bosnia & Herzegovina aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 10.72% 10.67% 2024
Unemployment Rate 13.1% 13.4% Jun'25