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Egypt Female Labor Force Rate

Egypt's female labor force rate fell to 15.07% in 2024, down from 15.3% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.23% from the previous year. Egypt has the 9th lowest female labor force rate. Within Africa, it ranks 51st out of 53 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2024 15.07%
2023 15.3%
2022 15.23%
2021 15.59%
2020 14.61%
2019 15.86%
2018 18.41%
2017 22.18%
2016 23.07%
2015 22.81%
2014 23.17%
2013 23.01%
2012 22.51%
2011 22.54%
2010 23.19%
2009 22.92%
2008 21.9%
2007 23.33%
2006 21.26%
2005 20.46%
2004 19.68%
2003 18.92%
2002 18.19%
2001 20.34%
2000 20.41%
1999 20.51%
1998 19.7%
1997 20.37%
1996 21.05%
1995 21.75%
1994 23.11%
1993 22.29%
1992 22.97%
1991 22.16%
1990 22.12%
Egypt Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in Egypt aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 7.2% 7.33% 2024
Unemployment Rate 6.1% 6.3% Jun'25