South Africa—Labor Force, Female (% of total)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #75 of 188
Latest Value
46.6%
2025
YoY Change
+0.2%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#75
of 188 countries
Maximum
46.6%
2025
Minimum
44.1%
2000
CAGR
+0.2%
26 years
Last
46.6%
Previous
46.5%
Highest
46.6%
Lowest
44.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46.6% | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 46.5% | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 46.3% | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 45.8% | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 45.4% | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 45.6% | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 45.9% | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 46.1% | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 46.1% | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 45.7% | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 45.8% | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 45.9% | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 46.0% | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 45.6% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 45.8% | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 45.4% | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 45.7% | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 45.8% | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 45.8% | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 45.6% | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 45.5% | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 45.3% | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 45.1% | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 44.8% | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 44.5% | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 44.1% |
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 →