Myanmar—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
45.6%
2020
YoY Change
-3.2%
2019 → 2020
Maximum
51.6%
2015
Minimum
45.6%
2020
CAGR
-0.5%
6 years
Last
45.6%
Previous
47.1%
Highest
51.6%
Lowest
45.6%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Myanmar's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 45.6% in 2020. This represents a -3.2% change from 2019. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 51.6% (2015) and the lowest was 45.6% (2020). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 45.6% | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 47.1% | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 49.3% | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 48.5% | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 51.6% | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 47.1% |
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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+