Hong Kong, China vs Malaysia: Female labor force participation rate
Hong Kong, China
51.8%
in 2025
Malaysia
51.6%
in 2025
Hong Kong, China rank
104th
Malaysia rank
105th
Female labor force participation rate over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Malaysia
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 51.8% against 51.6% in Malaysia, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Hong Kong, China has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong, China ranks 104th and Malaysia ranks 105th of 186 countries.
Hong Kong, China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 47.5% | 37.7% | 9.8% | Hong Kong, China |
| 2000s | 51.4% | 42.5% | 9.0% | Hong Kong, China |
| 2010s | 53.7% | 49.3% | 4.4% | Hong Kong, China |
| 2020s | 52.8% | 51.5% | 1.2% | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female labor force participation rate, Hong Kong, China or Malaysia?
- Hong Kong, China, at 51.8% against 51.6% in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in female labor force participation rate between Hong Kong, China and Malaysia?
- 0.2%, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Malaysia?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Malaysia rank globally for female labor force participation rate?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 104th and Malaysia ranks 105th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates, 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 (ages 15 and over) who are economically active (employed or unemployed).