Kuwait—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
49.9%
2016
YoY Change
-12.2%
2015 → 2016
Maximum
62.1%
2011
Minimum
45.8%
2005
CAGR
+0.5%
9 years
Last
49.9%
Previous
56.9%
Highest
62.1%
Lowest
45.8%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Kuwait's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 49.9% in 2016. This represents a -12.2% change from 2015. Over the past 9 years, the highest recorded value was 62.1% (2011) and the lowest was 45.8% (2005). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 49.9% | -12.2% |
| 2015 | 56.9% | -8.4% |
| 2011 | 62.1% | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 59.5% | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 56.0% | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 56.8% | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 55.5% | +21.1% |
| 2005 | 45.8% | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 46.8% |
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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+