Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Iraq: Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages)
Iran, Islamic Republic of
14.0%
in 2025
Iraq
10.9%
in 2025
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
183rd
Iraq rank
185th
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Iraq
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 14.0% against 10.9% in Iraq, a difference of 3.1%.
That makes Iran, Islamic Republic of's figure about 1.3 times Iraq's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 183rd and Iraq ranks 185th of 187 countries.
Iran, Islamic Republic of has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.7% | 8.8% | 1.9% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2000s | 16.2% | 11.2% | 5.0% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2010s | 15.2% | 12.6% | 2.6% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2020s | 13.8% | 11.0% | 2.8% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages), Iran, Islamic Republic of or Iraq?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 14.0% against 10.9% in Iraq as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Iraq?
- 3.1%, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Iraq?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Iraq rank globally for labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages)?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 183rd and Iraq ranks 185th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The labor force participation rate is the labor force as a percent of the population ages 15 and older. The labor force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed.