Greenland vs Iceland: Female labor force participation rates slopes

Greenland
71.49
in 2015
Iceland
72
in 2025
Greenland rank
18th
Iceland rank
17th

Female labor force participation rates slopes over time

  • Greenland
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 72 against 71.49 in Greenland, a difference of 0.51.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 8 shared years of data; in 1960 it was Iceland ahead.

Greenland ranks 18th and Iceland ranks 17th of 194 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Greenland averaged higher in 1 and Iceland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Greenland Iceland Difference Ahead
1960s 19.5 32.63 13.13 Iceland
1970s 47.47 38.16 9.3 Greenland
2010s 71.45 77.7 6.25 Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher female labor force participation rates slopes, Greenland or Iceland?
Iceland, at 72 against 71.49 in Greenland as of 2025.
What is the difference in female labor force participation rates slopes between Greenland and Iceland?
0.51, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greenland and Iceland?
8 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2015.
How do Greenland and Iceland rank globally for female labor force participation rates slopes?
Greenland ranks 18th and Iceland ranks 17th of 194 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Female labor force participation rates slopes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Female labor force participation rates slopes
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 4,756 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed