Female employment to population ratio in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: Female employment to population ratio was 55.17 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
55.17
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
61st
of 172 countries
All-time high
60.76
in 1992
All-time low
47.92
in 1998
Years of data
34
1992–2025
Female employment to population ratio in Russian Federation, 1992–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, female employment to population ratio in Russian Federation stood at 55.17.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female employment to population ratio in Russian Federation peaked at 60.76 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 47.92, in 1998.
That places Russian Federation 61st out of 172 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Female employment to population ratio in Russian Federation, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 60.76 | — |
| 1993 | 57.98 | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 54.36 | -6.2% |
| 1995 | 52.94 | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 51.91 | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 49.52 | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 47.92 | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 52.01 | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 53.81 | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 53.85 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 55.51 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 55.27 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 56.26 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 57.2 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 57.81 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 58.89 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 58.53 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 57.74 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 57.93 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 59.11 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 59.98 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 59.7 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 60.21 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 60.01 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 60.36 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 52.84 | -12.5% |
| 2018 | 53.16 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 52.89 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 52.03 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 52.73 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 53.33 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 54.41 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 55.09 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 55.17 | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 53.43 | 47.92 | 60.76 | 8 |
| 2000s | 56.49 | 53.81 | 58.89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.62 | 52.84 | 60.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.79 | 52.03 | 55.17 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russian Federation
More work & labour data for Russian Federation
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 48,131 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 59.78 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 71,526 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 58.68 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.81 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.8326 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 61.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female employment to population ratio in Russian Federation?
- Female employment to population ratio in Russian Federation was 55.17 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female employment to population ratio recorded in Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 60.76 in 1992.
- What is the lowest female employment to population ratio recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.92 in 1998.
- How does Russian Federation rank for female employment to population ratio?
- Russian Federation ranks 61st out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is female employment to population ratio rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Russian Federation data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Female employment to population ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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