Countries ranked by the percentage of working-age women who are either employed or actively seeking employment in 2024, according to ILO World Employment and Social Outlook data. Iceland leads global female labour force participation, with...
About: Countries by Female Labour Force Participation Rate 2024
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Countries ranked by the percentage of working-age women who are either employed or actively seeking employment in 2024, according to ILO World Employment and Social Outlook data. Iceland leads global female labour force participation, with over 83% of working-age women active in the labour market — reflecting strong parental leave policies, affordable childcare, and a cultural expectation of dual-income households.
Key Findings
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Iceland leads with 83 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 78 · median: 79.
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Gap in 2024: Iceland is 1.1× larger than New Zealand.
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Countries by Female Labour Force Participation Rate 2024
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Data Points
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8 categories
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Top Value
83
Iceland
Female Labour Force Participation (%) · 2024
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Metrics
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Female Labour Force Participation (%)
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Iceland | 83 | 83 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Sweden | 81 | 81 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Switzerland | 80 | 80 | +0% |
| 4 | Norway | 79 | 79 | +0% |
| 5 | Denmark | 79 | 79 | +0% |
| 6 | Latvia | 76 | 76 | +0% |
| 7 | Germany | 75 | 75 | +0% |
| 8 | New Zealand | 75 | 75 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
83
Maximum
75
Minimum
78
Average
79
Median
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