Hong Kong vs Malaysia: Female labor force participation rates
Hong Kong
51.8
in 2025
Malaysia
51.64
in 2025
Hong Kong rank
104th
Malaysia rank
105th
Female labor force participation rates over time
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 51.8 against 51.64 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.16.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong ranks 104th and Malaysia ranks 105th of 186 countries.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 47.5 | 37.74 | 9.76 | Hong Kong |
| 2000s | 51.42 | 42.45 | 8.97 | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 53.67 | 49.29 | 4.38 | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 52.76 | 51.53 | 1.23 | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female labor force participation rates, Hong Kong or Malaysia?
- Hong Kong, at 51.8 against 51.64 in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in female labor force participation rates between Hong Kong and Malaysia?
- 0.16, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Malaysia?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Hong Kong and Malaysia rank globally for female labor force participation rates?
- Hong Kong ranks 104th and Malaysia ranks 105th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Female labor force participation rates. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.