Syrian Arab Republic—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
14.8%
2011
YoY Change
+14.4%
2010 → 2011
Maximum
23.4%
2002
Minimum
12.9%
2010
CAGR
-3.0%
10 years
Last
14.8%
Previous
12.9%
Highest
23.4%
Lowest
12.9%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Syrian Arab Republic's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 14.8% in 2011. This represents a +14.4% change from 2010. Over the past 10 years, the highest recorded value was 23.4% (2002) and the lowest was 12.9% (2010). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 14.8% | +14.4% |
| 2010 | 12.9% | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 13.0% | -11.7% |
| 2008 | 14.7% | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 14.1% | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 15.0% | -20.6% |
| 2003 | 18.8% | -19.6% |
| 2002 | 23.4% | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 21.3% | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 20.6% |
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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+