United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United States of America: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States of America
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 52.0% against 50.4% in United States of America, a difference of 1.6%.
Across all 36 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 36th and United States of America ranks 38th of 187 countries.
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 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 61.5% | 56.8% | 4.7% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2000s | 58.4% | 53.6% | 4.8% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 55.4% | 49.0% | 6.5% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 52.9% | 49.9% | 3.0% | 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 (%), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United States of America?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 52.0% against 50.4% in United States of America as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 1.6%, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America rank globally for labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%)?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 36th and United States of America ranks 38th of 187 countries.
- 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.