Major Countries Female Labor Force Rate Ranking (2024)
In 2024, female labor force rate among major countries was highest in the Netherlands at 62.88%, followed by Australia at 62.36% and Switzerland at 62.04%. The average female labor force rate across major countries was 52.26%, the median was 54.96%, and India recorded the lowest female labor force rate at 32.80%, according to the World Bank.
Data is available for the period 1990 to 2024 across 20 major countries.
Frequency : Yearly
| Rank | Country | Current Value ↓ | Previous Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62.88% | 62.94% | 2024 | |
| 2 | 62.36% | 62.37% | 2024 | |
| 3 | 61.03% | 61.13% | 2024 | |
| 4 | 59.56% | 59.95% | 2024 | |
| 5 | 57.28% | 57.37% | 2024 | |
| 6 | 56.51% | 56.6% | 2024 | |
| 7 | 56.02% | 56.04% | 2024 | |
| 8 | 55.64% | 55.85% | 2024 | |
| 9 | 55.3% | 54.85% | 2024 | |
| 10 | 54.63% | 55.2% | 2024 | |
| 11 | 53.03% | 53.2% | 2024 | |
| 12 | 52.6% | 52.84% | 2024 | |
| 13 | 52.58% | 52.55% | 2024 | |
| 14 | 51.68% | 51.83% | 2024 | |
| 15 | 47.36% | 47.32% | 2024 | |
| 16 | 41.28% | 41.31% | 2024 | |
| 17 | 36.31% | 35.76% | 2024 | |
| 18 | 34.41% | 34.11% | 2024 | |
| 19 | 32.8% | 31.24% | 2024 |
Major Countries Female Labor Force Rate Ranking (2024) : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women aged 15 and over who are economically active (working or seeking work) in the reporting year.