Afghanistan—Labor Force, Female (% of total)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #188 of 188
Latest Value
6.8%
2025
YoY Change
-0.6%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#188
of 188 countries
Maximum
22.5%
2017
Minimum
6.8%
2025
CAGR
-3.3%
26 years
Last
6.8%
Previous
6.8%
Highest
22.5%
Lowest
6.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.8% | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 6.8% | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 6.8% | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 6.9% | -61.9% |
| 2021 | 18.0% | -9.3% |
| 2020 | 19.8% | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 20.9% | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 21.8% | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 22.5% | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 21.4% | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 20.3% | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 19.3% | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 18.3% | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 17.3% | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 17.0% | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 16.7% | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 16.4% | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 16.1% | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 15.9% | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 15.7% | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 15.5% | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 15.5% | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 15.4% | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 15.4% | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 15.5% | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 15.6% |
Top Countries — Labor Force, Female (% of total)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moldova | 55.4% | 2025 |
| 2 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 51.9% | 2025 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 51.7% | 2025 |
| 4 | Burundi | 51.6% | 2025 |
| 5 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 51.2% | 2025 |
| 6 | Macao SAR, China | 51.0% | 2025 |
| 7 | Bahamas, The | 50.7% | 2025 |
| 8 | Azerbaijan | 49.9% | 2025 |
| 9 | Latvia | 49.8% | 2025 |
| 10 | Estonia | 49.7% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Female Labor Force Participation (%) — World Bank World Development Indicators.
Methodology
Data compiled by Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Source: World BankView original source →