Pakistan vs Western Sahara: Female labor force participation rate by age
Pakistan
21.7%
in 2024
Western Sahara
21.6%
in 2024
Pakistan rank
148th
Western Sahara rank
149th
Female labor force participation rate by age over time
- Pakistan
- Western Sahara
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 21.7% against 21.6% in Western Sahara, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Western Sahara ahead.
Pakistan ranks 148th and Western Sahara ranks 149th of 188 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 1 and Western Sahara in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | Western Sahara | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.8% | 16.0% | 3.2% | Western Sahara |
| 2000s | 15.7% | 18.8% | 3.1% | Western Sahara |
| 2010s | 19.7% | 21.3% | 1.6% | Western Sahara |
| 2020s | 21.7% | 21.2% | 0.5% | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female labor force participation rate by age, Pakistan or Western Sahara?
- Pakistan, at 21.7% against 21.6% in Western Sahara as of 2024.
- What is the difference in female labor force participation rate by age between Pakistan and Western Sahara?
- 0.1%, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and Western Sahara?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Pakistan and Western Sahara rank globally for female labor force participation rate by age?
- Pakistan ranks 148th and Western Sahara ranks 149th 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).