Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) over time
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 52.0% against 29.1% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 22.9%.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.8 times Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 36 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 38th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 36th of 47 groups.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.5% | 61.5% | 22.0% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2000s | 33.5% | 58.4% | 24.9% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 30.8% | 55.4% | 24.7% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 28.4% | 52.9% | 24.4% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%), Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 52.0% against 29.1% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) between Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 22.9%, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%)?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 38th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 36th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (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
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.