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Eritrea Female Labor Force Rate

Eritrea's female labor force rate fell to 72.34% in 2024, down from 72.39% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.05% from the previous year. Eritrea has the 13th highest female labor force rate. Within Africa, it ranks 9th out of 53 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2024 72.34%
2023 72.39%
2022 72.35%
2021 71.97%
2020 71.4%
2019 72.36%
2018 72.51%
2017 72.73%
2016 72.75%
2015 72.9%
2014 72.8%
2013 73.11%
2012 73.08%
2011 73.17%
2010 73.3%
2009 73.36%
2008 73.44%
2007 73.38%
2006 73.44%
2005 73.45%
2004 73.47%
2003 73.45%
2002 73.4%
2001 73.41%
2000 73.49%
1999 73.5%
1998 73.53%
1997 73.58%
1996 73.66%
1995 73.68%
1994 73.64%
1993 73.82%
1992 73.95%
1991 73.99%
1990 74.03%
Eritrea Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in Eritrea aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 5.55% 5.59% 2024