Bhutan—Labor Force, Female (% of total)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #136 of 188
Latest Value
40.4%
2025
YoY Change
+0.3%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#136
of 188 countries
Maximum
44.6%
2012
Minimum
38.3%
2022
CAGR
+0.0%
26 years
Last
40.4%
Previous
40.3%
Highest
44.6%
Lowest
38.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40.4% | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 40.3% | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 40.1% | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 38.3% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | 43.1% | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 42.6% | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 41.8% | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 39.9% | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 39.8% | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 39.7% | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 39.6% | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 39.2% | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 40.5% | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 44.6% | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 42.1% | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 42.3% | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 42.8% | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 42.5% | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 42.2% | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 41.9% | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 41.5% | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 41.1% | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 40.8% | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 40.5% | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 40.3% | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 40.0% |
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 →