Female labor force by age in Belgium
Belgium: Female labor force by age was 32,000 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
32,000 people
Change on year
up 13.3%
World rank
109th
of 188 countries
All-time high
32,000 people
in 2024
All-time low
4,343 people
in 1991
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Female labor force by age in Belgium, 1990–2024
Source: International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force by age in Belgium is 32,000 people, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.3% on the previous year and up 136.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in Belgium peaked at 32,000 people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,343 people, in 1991.
That places Belgium 109th out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Female labor force by age in Belgium, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,115 people | — |
| 1991 | 4,343 people | -15.1% |
| 1992 | 6,128 people | +41.1% |
| 1993 | 8,142 people | +32.9% |
| 1994 | 6,480 people | -20.4% |
| 1995 | 9,187 people | +41.8% |
| 1996 | 8,208 people | -10.7% |
| 1997 | 6,204 people | -24.4% |
| 1998 | 5,971 people | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 9,034 people | +51.3% |
| 2000 | 11,577 people | +28.1% |
| 2001 | 6,782 people | -41.4% |
| 2002 | 6,711 people | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 10,356 people | +54.3% |
| 2004 | 4,958 people | -52.1% |
| 2005 | 10,740 people | +116.6% |
| 2006 | 10,647 people | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 9,338 people | -12.3% |
| 2008 | 10,324 people | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 7,596 people | -26.4% |
| 2010 | 13,143 people | +73.0% |
| 2011 | 11,581 people | -11.9% |
| 2012 | 12,225 people | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 15,305 people | +25.2% |
| 2014 | 13,538 people | -11.5% |
| 2015 | 15,743 people | +16.3% |
| 2016 | 13,915 people | -11.6% |
| 2017 | 17,169 people | +23.4% |
| 2018 | 21,174 people | +23.3% |
| 2019 | 22,237 people | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 22,099 people | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 21,013 people | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 23,115 people | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 28,256 people | +22.2% |
| 2024 | 32,000 people | +13.3% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 32,000 people is below the median for high income countries, which is 39,049 people, 82% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 32,000 people is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,446 people, 75% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,881 people | 4,343 people | 9,187 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,903 people | 4,958 people | 11,577 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,603 people | 11,581 people | 22,237 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,297 people | 21,013 people | 32,000 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 106 Saudi Arabia 36,508 people compare
- 107 Latvia 35,692 people compare
- 108 Central African Republic 34,633 people compare
- 110 Costa Rica 31,400 people compare
- 111 Estonia 31,353 people compare
- 112 Slovakia 30,363 people compare
More work & labour data for Belgium
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1676 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1614 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1395 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 12,349 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 139 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,498 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,563 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,061 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in Belgium?
- Female labor force by age in Belgium was 32,000 people in 2024, according to International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 32,000 people in 2024.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,343 people in 1991.
- How does Belgium rank for female labor force by age?
- Belgium ranks 109th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 136.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Working-age population who are economically active (employed or unemployed).