Faroe Islands—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
79.4%
2013
YoY Change
-3.5%
2012 → 2013
Maximum
84.2%
2005
Minimum
76.2%
2011
CAGR
-0.7%
9 years
Last
79.4%
Previous
82.4%
Highest
84.2%
Lowest
76.2%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Faroe Islands's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 79.4% in 2013. This represents a -3.5% change from 2012. Over the past 9 years, the highest recorded value was 84.2% (2005) and the lowest was 76.2% (2011). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 79.4% | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 82.4% | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 76.2% | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 77.5% | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 81.6% | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 83.5% | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 81.6% | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 81.8% | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 84.2% |
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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+