Female labor force by age in Israel
Israel: Female labor force by age was 114,399 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force by age in Israel, 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 Israel is 114,399 people, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 7.7% on the previous year and up 91.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in Israel peaked at 114,399 people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15,115 people, in 1991.
That places Israel 62nd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,127 people | 15,115 people | 19,723 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,681 people | 15,622 people | 28,759 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 63,731 people | 32,045 people | 92,262 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 101,190 people | 92,850 people | 114,399 people | 5 |
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More work & labour data for Israel
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 90.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 65.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) 48.2% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) 48.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 48.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 76.1% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 62.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in Israel?
- Female labor force by age in Israel was 114,399 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 114,399 people in 2024.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,115 people in 1991.
- How does Israel rank for female labor force by age?
- Israel ranks 62nd out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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).