Yemen, Rep.—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
6.0%
2014
Maximum
10.8%
2005
Minimum
6.0%
2014
CAGR
-4.5%
8 years
Last
6.0%
Previous
—
Highest
10.8%
Lowest
6.0%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Yemen, Rep.'s female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 6.0% in 2014. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 10.8% (2005) and the lowest was 6.0% (2014). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6.0% | -39.4% |
| 2010 | 10.0% | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 9.9% | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 10.2% | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 10.4% | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 10.6% | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 10.8% | +12.5% |
| 2004 | 9.6% |
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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+