Sweden—Labor Force, Female (% of total)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #52 of 188
Latest Value
47.5%
2025
YoY Change
-0.1%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#52
of 188 countries
Maximum
47.8%
2000
Minimum
47.1%
2010
CAGR
-0.0%
26 years
Last
47.5%
Previous
47.5%
Highest
47.8%
Lowest
47.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47.5% | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 47.5% | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 47.4% | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 47.2% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 47.2% | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 47.2% | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 47.4% | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 47.5% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 47.5% | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 47.5% | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 47.6% | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 47.5% | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 47.5% | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 47.4% | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 47.3% | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 47.1% | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 47.4% | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 47.4% | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 47.5% | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 47.4% | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 47.5% | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 47.6% | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 47.7% | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 47.7% | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 47.6% | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 47.8% |
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 →