Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Yemen: Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Yemen
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 20.8% against 7.6% in Yemen, a difference of 13.2%.
That makes Iran, Islamic Republic of's figure about 2.7 times Yemen's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Yemen ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 182nd and Yemen ranks 185th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 3 and Yemen in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.7% | 25.0% | 11.2% | Yemen |
| 2000s | 22.6% | 21.7% | 0.9% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2010s | 22.1% | 10.0% | 12.1% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2020s | 20.3% | 7.9% | 12.4% | 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 Yemen?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 20.8% against 7.6% in Yemen as of 2025.
- What is the difference in ratio of female to male labor force participation rates between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Yemen?
- 13.2%, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Yemen?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Yemen rank globally for ratio of female to male labor force participation rates?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 182nd and Yemen ranks 185th 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).