Aruba vs United Kingdom: Female labor force participation rate (Labour Force)
Aruba
58.8%
in 2011
United Kingdom
59.3%
in 2025
Aruba rank
66th
United Kingdom rank
63rd
Female labor force participation rate (Labour Force) over time
- Aruba
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 59.3% against 58.8% in Aruba, a difference of 0.5%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 1981 it was United Kingdom ahead.
Aruba ranks 66th and United Kingdom ranks 63rd of 194 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Aruba averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Aruba | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 40.1% | 44.5% | 4.4% | United Kingdom |
| 1990s | 50.7% | 52.3% | 1.6% | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 57.8% | 54.9% | 2.9% | Aruba |
| 2010s | 59.5% | 56.0% | 3.5% | Aruba |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female labor force participation rate, Aruba or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 59.3% against 58.8% in Aruba as of 2025.
- What is the difference in female labor force participation rate between Aruba and United Kingdom?
- 0.5%, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Aruba and United Kingdom?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2011.
- How do Aruba and United Kingdom rank globally for female labor force participation rate?
- Aruba ranks 66th and United Kingdom ranks 63rd of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Female labor force participation rate. 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 who are economically active (employed or unemployed). Figures refer to national estimates and may not be fully comparable across countries.