United Arab Emirates—Labor Force, Female (% of total)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #173 of 188
Latest Value
22.7%
2025
YoY Change
+1.2%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#173
of 188 countries
Maximum
24.3%
2020
Minimum
12.4%
2000
CAGR
+2.5%
26 years
Last
22.7%
Previous
22.4%
Highest
24.3%
Lowest
12.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.7% | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 22.4% | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 22.3% | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 22.8% | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 21.7% | -10.8% |
| 2020 | 24.3% | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 22.4% | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 21.1% | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 21.0% | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 20.3% | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 19.9% | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 19.4% | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 19.0% | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 18.4% | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 17.7% | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 16.8% | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 16.0% | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 15.1% | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 14.3% | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 13.6% | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 13.2% | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 13.1% | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 13.0% | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 12.8% | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 12.6% | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 12.4% |
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 →