West Bank and Gaza—Labor Force, Female (% of total)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #175 of 188
Latest Value
21.5%
2022
YoY Change
+4.0%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#175
of 188 countries
Maximum
21.5%
2022
Minimum
13.7%
2001
CAGR
+1.5%
23 years
Last
21.5%
Previous
20.6%
Highest
21.5%
Lowest
13.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21.5% | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 20.6% | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 20.5% | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 21.1% | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 20.7% | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 20.4% | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 20.3% | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 20.8% | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 20.0% | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 19.2% | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 19.7% | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 19.1% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 17.7% | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 18.6% | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 18.9% | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 19.0% | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 17.6% | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 16.6% | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 16.9% | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 16.2% | +15.3% |
| 2002 | 14.0% | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 13.7% | -10.9% |
| 2000 | 15.4% |
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 →