Iran, Islamic Rep.—Labor Force, Female (% of total)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #184 of 188
Latest Value
16.9%
2025
YoY Change
-0.2%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#184
of 188 countries
Maximum
19.9%
2005
Minimum
15.3%
2000
CAGR
+0.4%
26 years
Last
16.9%
Previous
16.9%
Highest
19.9%
Lowest
15.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 16.9% | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 16.8% | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 16.4% | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 15.7% | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 16.3% | -13.1% |
| 2019 | 18.8% | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 19.2% | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 19.3% | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 18.4% | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 16.8% | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 15.6% | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 15.9% | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 17.5% | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 16.4% | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 17.6% | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 17.9% | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 17.1% | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 18.7% | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 19.5% | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 19.9% | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 19.0% | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 18.1% | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 17.2% | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 16.2% | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 15.3% |
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 →