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Iraq Female Labor Force Rate

Iraq's female labor force rate fell to 10.8% in 2024, down from 10.87% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.07% from the previous year. Iraq has the 3rd lowest female labor force rate. Other bottom countries are Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria and Iran.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2024 10.8%
2023 10.87%
2022 10.99%
2021 10.9%
2020 10.88%
2019 11.39%
2018 11.35%
2017 11.33%
2016 14.65%
2015 14.18%
2014 13.72%
2013 12.78%
2012 11.88%
2011 11.96%
2010 12.05%
2009 12.13%
2008 12.21%
2007 12.29%
2006 11.89%
2005 11.5%
2004 11.13%
2003 10.77%
2002 10.42%
2001 10.09%
2000 9.77%
1999 9.45%
1998 9.15%
1997 8.85%
1996 8.84%
1995 8.82%
1994 8.81%
1993 8.8%
1992 8.79%
1991 8.77%
1990 8.74%
Iraq Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in Iraq aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 15.52% 15.45% 2024