Female labor force by age in Belgium
Belgium: Female labor force by age was 32,000 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
32,000
Change on year
up 13.3%
World rank
109th
of 188 countries
All-time high
32,000
in 2024
All-time low
4,343
in 1991
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Female labor force by age in Belgium, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force by age in Belgium is 32,000, 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 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,343, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,115 | — |
| 1991 | 4,343 | -15.1% |
| 1992 | 6,128 | +41.1% |
| 1993 | 8,142 | +32.9% |
| 1994 | 6,480 | -20.4% |
| 1995 | 9,187 | +41.8% |
| 1996 | 8,208 | -10.7% |
| 1997 | 6,204 | -24.4% |
| 1998 | 5,971 | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 9,034 | +51.3% |
| 2000 | 11,577 | +28.1% |
| 2001 | 6,782 | -41.4% |
| 2002 | 6,711 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 10,356 | +54.3% |
| 2004 | 4,958 | -52.1% |
| 2005 | 10,740 | +116.6% |
| 2006 | 10,647 | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 9,338 | -12.3% |
| 2008 | 10,324 | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 7,596 | -26.4% |
| 2010 | 13,143 | +73.0% |
| 2011 | 11,581 | -11.9% |
| 2012 | 12,225 | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 15,305 | +25.2% |
| 2014 | 13,538 | -11.5% |
| 2015 | 15,743 | +16.3% |
| 2016 | 13,915 | -11.6% |
| 2017 | 17,169 | +23.4% |
| 2018 | 21,174 | +23.3% |
| 2019 | 22,237 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 22,099 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 21,013 | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 23,115 | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 28,256 | +22.2% |
| 2024 | 32,000 | +13.3% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 32,000 is below the median for high income countries, which is 39,049, 82% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 32,000 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,446, 75% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,881 | 4,343 | 9,187 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,903 | 4,958 | 11,577 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,603 | 11,581 | 22,237 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,297 | 21,013 | 32,000 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 106 Saudi Arabia 36,508 compare
- 107 Latvia 35,692 compare
- 108 Central African Republic 34,633 compare
- 110 Costa Rica 31,400 compare
- 111 Estonia 31,353 compare
- 112 Slovakia 30,363 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 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 32,000 in 2024.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,343 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 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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