Portugal—Labor Force, Female (% of total)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #11 of 188
Latest Value
49.7%
2025
YoY Change
+0.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#11
of 188 countries
Maximum
49.7%
2025
Minimum
45.4%
2000
CAGR
+0.4%
26 years
Last
49.7%
Previous
49.7%
Highest
49.7%
Lowest
45.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49.7% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 49.7% | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 49.4% | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 49.2% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 49.3% | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 49.0% | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 49.1% | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 49.0% | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 48.8% | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 48.7% | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 48.8% | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 48.6% | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 48.5% | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 48.1% | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 47.7% | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 48.1% | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 47.8% | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 47.3% | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 47.3% | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 47.0% | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 46.9% | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 46.3% | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 46.3% | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 45.7% | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 45.5% | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 45.4% |
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 →