Egypt, Arab Rep.—Labor Force, Female (% of total)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #177 of 188
Latest Value
20.6%
2025
YoY Change
-0.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#177
of 188 countries
Maximum
24.7%
2016
Minimum
17.5%
2020
CAGR
-0.2%
26 years
Last
20.6%
Previous
20.6%
Highest
24.7%
Lowest
17.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.6% | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 20.6% | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 20.6% | +16.3% |
| 2022 | 17.7% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 18.1% | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 17.5% | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 18.7% | -11.6% |
| 2018 | 21.2% | -13.8% |
| 2017 | 24.6% | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 24.7% | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 24.2% | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 24.0% | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 23.7% | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 23.1% | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 23.0% | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 23.4% | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 23.8% | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 22.9% | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 24.2% | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 22.5% | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 22.1% | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 21.7% | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 21.3% | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 20.9% | -7.0% |
| 2001 | 22.5% | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 21.9% |
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 →