Maldives—Labor Force, Female (% of total)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #171 of 188
Latest Value
23.2%
2025
YoY Change
+1.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#171
of 188 countries
Maximum
33.3%
2005
Minimum
22.5%
2022
CAGR
-1.3%
26 years
Last
23.2%
Previous
23.0%
Highest
33.3%
Lowest
22.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23.2% | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 23.0% | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 22.7% | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 22.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 22.7% | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 23.0% | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 23.5% | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 24.5% | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 25.5% | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 26.5% | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 27.0% | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 27.5% | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 28.0% | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 28.6% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 29.3% | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 30.0% | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 30.8% | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 31.5% | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 32.3% | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 33.1% | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 33.3% | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 33.1% | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 32.9% | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 32.7% | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 32.4% | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 32.2% |
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 →