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Mauritius Female Labor Force Rate

Mauritius' female labor force rate fell to 42.61% in 2024, down from 42.73% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.12% from the previous year. Mauritius has female labor force rate lower than the global median (42.61% vs median 53.05%). Compared with the median in Africa, Mauritius is lower (42.61% vs regional median 56.10%) and ranks 38th out of 53 countries in Africa.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2024 42.61%
2023 42.73%
2022 42.94%
2021 41%
2020 43.47%
2019 46.42%
2018 45.6%
2017 45.72%
2016 45.41%
2015 46.37%
2014 45.22%
2013 44.96%
2012 43.03%
2011 42.61%
2010 43.47%
2009 41.91%
2008 41.44%
2007 40.49%
2006 41.48%
2005 41.2%
2004 39.77%
2003 41.13%
2002 37.84%
2001 36.23%
2000 38.66%
1999 38.71%
1998 38.74%
1997 38.75%
1996 38.74%
1995 38.74%
1994 38.63%
1993 38.53%
1992 38.45%
1991 38.4%
1990 38.33%
Mauritius Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in Mauritius aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 5.48% 5.57% 2024
Unemployment Rate 5.9% 6% Jun'25