Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Syrian Arab Republic: Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 14.0% against 12.7% in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 1.3%.
That makes Iran, Islamic Republic of's figure about 1.1 times Syrian Arab Republic's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 183rd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 184th of 187 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 2 and Syrian Arab Republic in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.7% | 19.0% | 8.3% | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2000s | 16.2% | 17.1% | 0.9% | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2010s | 15.2% | 13.2% | 2.0% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2020s | 13.8% | 12.8% | 0.9% | 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 Syrian Arab Republic?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 14.0% against 12.7% in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 1.3%, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages)?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 183rd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 184th 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.