Countries by Female Labour Force Participation Rate 2024
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Countries by Female Labour Force Participation Rate 2024Iceland's leading female labour force participation rate of 83.0% is a significant indicator of its progressive policies, including robust parental leave and accessible childcare, which facilitate women's entry into the workforce. Sweden and Switzerland, with rates of 80.5% and 79.8% respectively, also demonstrate strong support systems for working women. In contrast, Germany and New Zealand, at 74.8% and 74.5%, show a noticeable gap compared to the top performers, suggesting that while they have made strides, there is still room for improvement. The trend indicates that countries prioritizing gender equality in the workplace are likely to see higher participation rates, which can lead to broader economic benefits.
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- Data source
- Wikipedia
- Coverage
- 8 entities · 2024 · 8 observations
- Measure
- Female Labour Force Participation (%)
- Last updated
- 27 July 2026
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- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
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- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2024.
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