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Sudan Female Labor Force Rate

Sudan's female labor force rate fell to 14.45% in 2022, down from 15.74% in 2021, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 1.29% from the previous year. Sudan has the 8th lowest female labor force rate. Within Africa, it ranks 52nd out of 53 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2022)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2022 14.45%
2021 15.74%
2020 17.09%
2019 18.58%
2018 19.79%
2017 20.94%
2016 22.11%
2015 23.35%
2014 24.56%
2013 25.83%
2012 27.11%
2011 28.33%
2010 27.4%
2009 26.5%
2008 25.6%
2007 25.87%
2006 26.14%
2005 26.41%
2004 26.68%
2003 26.96%
2002 27.25%
2001 27.53%
2000 27.82%
1999 28.11%
1998 28.39%
1997 28.67%
1996 28.96%
1995 27.99%
1994 27.05%
1993 26.14%
1992 25.26%
1991 24.41%
1990 23.58%
Sudan Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in Sudan aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 7.53% 11.04% 2022