Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Iraq: Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates
Iran, Islamic Republic of
20.8%
in 2025
Iraq
15.1%
in 2025
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
182nd
Iraq rank
184th
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Iraq
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 20.8% against 15.1% in Iraq, a difference of 5.7%.
That makes Iran, Islamic Republic of's figure about 1.4 times Iraq's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Iran, Islamic Republic of has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 182nd and Iraq ranks 184th of 186 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 | 13.7% | 11.2% | 2.5% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2000s | 22.6% | 15.2% | 7.4% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2010s | 22.1% | 17.4% | 4.7% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2020s | 20.3% | 15.3% | 5.0% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher ratio of female to male labor force participation rates, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Iraq?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 20.8% against 15.1% in Iraq as of 2025.
- What is the difference in ratio of female to male labor force participation rates between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Iraq?
- 5.7%, 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 ratio of female to male labor force participation rates?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 182nd and Iraq ranks 184th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILOEST/ILOSTAT) and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This ratio is calculated by dividing the labor force participation rate among women by the corresponding rate for men. The labor force participation rate is the share of the working-age population (ages 15 and over) who are economically active (employed or unemployed).