Female labor force by age in Chile
Chile: Female labor force by age was 190,364 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force by age in Chile, 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 Chile is 190,364 people, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in Chile peaked at 191,823 people in 2019 and was at its lowest, 32,481 people, in 1990.
That places Chile 42nd out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46,693 people | 32,481 people | 58,660 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 73,804 people | 56,136 people | 92,956 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 143,176 people | 94,658 people | 191,823 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 157,214 people | 128,458 people | 190,364 people | 5 |
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More work & labour data for Chile
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 0 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 62.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 71.9% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 73.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 52.9% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 70.9% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 79.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 62.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in Chile?
- Female labor force by age in Chile was 190,364 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 191,823 people in 2019.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,481 people in 1990.
- How does Chile rank for female labor force by age?
- Chile ranks 42nd out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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).