Algeria—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
17.0%
2017
YoY Change
+0.2%
2016 → 2017
Maximum
17.0%
2017
Minimum
6.6%
2000
CAGR
+5.7%
10 years
Last
17.0%
Previous
16.9%
Highest
17.0%
Lowest
6.6%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Algeria's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 17.0% in 2017. This represents a +0.2% change from 2016. Over the past 10 years, the highest recorded value was 17.0% (2017) and the lowest was 6.6% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 17.0% | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 16.9% | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 16.3% | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 14.9% | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 16.6% | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 15.8% | +10.6% |
| 2011 | 14.3% | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 14.2% | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 13.9% | +109.1% |
| 2000 | 6.6% |
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About This Indicator
Definition
Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Methodology
Data compiled by Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: January 17, 2026.
Unit
% of female population ages 15+