Bahrain—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
43.5%
2015
Maximum
43.7%
2010
Minimum
26.4%
2005
CAGR
+1.4%
10 years
Last
43.5%
Previous
—
Highest
43.7%
Lowest
26.4%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Bahrain's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 43.5% in 2015. Over the past 10 years, the highest recorded value was 43.7% (2010) and the lowest was 26.4% (2005). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 43.5% | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 42.5% | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 43.7% | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 39.1% | +48.4% |
| 2005 | 26.4% | -29.1% |
| 2004 | 37.2% | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 37.1% | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 36.4% | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 35.5% | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 35.1% |
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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+