Macao—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
67.2%
2016
YoY Change
-1.2%
2015 → 2016
Maximum
68.1%
2014
Minimum
53.2%
2003
CAGR
+1.1%
17 years
Last
67.2%
Previous
68.0%
Highest
68.1%
Lowest
53.2%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Macao's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 67.2% in 2016. This represents a -1.2% change from 2015. Over the past 17 years, the highest recorded value was 68.1% (2014) and the lowest was 53.2% (2003). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 67.2% | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 68.0% | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 68.1% | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 67.5% | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 66.8% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 67.5% | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 66.0% | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 66.5% | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 64.3% | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 62.7% | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 58.9% | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 56.8% | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 54.8% | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 53.2% | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 56.4% | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 60.5% | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 56.7% |
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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+