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Spain Female Labor Force Rate

Spain's female labor force rate fell to 52.6% in 2024, down from 52.84% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.24% from the previous year. Spain has female labor force rate lower than the global median (52.60% vs median 53.05%). Compared with the median in Europe, Spain is lower (52.60% vs regional median 54.69%) and ranks 27th out of 41 countries in Europe.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2024 52.6%
2023 52.84%
2022 52.57%
2021 52.39%
2020 50.92%
2019 52.04%
2018 51.87%
2017 52.28%
2016 52.48%
2015 52.62%
2014 52.63%
2013 52.83%
2012 52.9%
2011 52.29%
2010 51.71%
2009 51.01%
2008 49.93%
2007 48.55%
2006 47.6%
2005 46.18%
2004 44.76%
2003 43.38%
2002 41.89%
2001 39.44%
2000 40.66%
1999 39.12%
1998 38.42%
1997 38.07%
1996 37.28%
1995 36.77%
1994 36.31%
1993 35.02%
1992 34.45%
1991 33.44%
1990 33.35%
Spain Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in Spain aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 11.39% 12.18% 2024
Unemployment Rate 10.4% 10.3% Sep'25