Namibia—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
55.4%
2018
Maximum
58.6%
2013
Minimum
40.8%
2004
CAGR
+0.9%
10 years
Last
55.4%
Previous
—
Highest
58.6%
Lowest
40.8%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Namibia's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 55.4% in 2018. Over the past 10 years, the highest recorded value was 58.6% (2013) and the lowest was 40.8% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 55.4% | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 55.6% | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 57.2% | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 58.6% | +10.3% |
| 2012 | 53.1% | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 55.1% | +10.4% |
| 2008 | 49.9% | +22.3% |
| 2004 | 40.8% | -17.3% |
| 2001 | 49.3% | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 47.5% |
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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+