Ghana—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Ghana's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 64.4% in 2024, ranking #15 out of 156 countries. This represents a -1.9% change from 2023. Over the past 10 years, the highest recorded value was 73.7% (2013) and the lowest was 52.4% (2021). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.4% | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 65.6% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 62.1% | +18.5% |
| 2021 | 52.4% | -24.6% |
| 2017 | 69.5% | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 65.5% | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 73.7% | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 69.5% | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 67.1% | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 72.6% |
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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+