Gambia vs Ghana: Female labor force participation rate by age
Gambia
28.6%
in 2024
Ghana
29.3%
in 2024
Gambia rank
123rd
Ghana rank
120th
Female labor force participation rate by age over time
- Gambia
- Ghana
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 29.3% against 28.6% in Gambia, a difference of 0.7%.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.
Gambia ranks 123rd and Ghana ranks 120th of 188 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Ghana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.0% | 50.9% | 21.9% | Ghana |
| 2000s | 29.2% | 46.9% | 17.7% | Ghana |
| 2010s | 28.3% | 40.8% | 12.5% | Ghana |
| 2020s | 28.4% | 30.0% | 1.6% | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female labor force participation rate by age, Gambia or Ghana?
- Ghana, at 29.3% against 28.6% in Gambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in female labor force participation rate by age between Gambia and Ghana?
- 0.7%, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Ghana?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Gambia and Ghana rank globally for female labor force participation rate by age?
- Gambia ranks 123rd and Ghana ranks 120th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Female labor force participation rate by age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of the female working-age population aged 15-24 who are economically active (employed or unemployed).