Saudi Arabia—Labor Force, Female (% of total)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #180 of 188
Latest Value
18.9%
2025
YoY Change
+1.4%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#180
of 188 countries
Maximum
19.4%
2021
Minimum
11.5%
2017
CAGR
+1.1%
26 years
Last
18.9%
Previous
18.6%
Highest
19.4%
Lowest
11.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.9% | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 18.6% | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 19.0% | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 19.3% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 19.4% | +15.5% |
| 2020 | 16.8% | +19.1% |
| 2019 | 14.1% | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 12.8% | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 11.5% | -9.4% |
| 2016 | 12.7% | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 12.2% | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 11.8% | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 11.9% | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 12.4% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 12.5% | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 12.2% | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 11.9% | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 12.5% | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 13.0% | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 13.7% | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 13.7% | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 13.7% | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 13.7% | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 13.6% | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 14.0% | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 14.5% |
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 →