Female labor force by age in Lebanon
Lebanon: Female labor force by age was 10,198 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force by age in Lebanon, 1990–2023
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 Lebanon is 10,198 people, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 71.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in Lebanon peaked at 12,178 people in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2,809 people, in 2007.
Lebanon ranks 136th of 188 countries on this measure, 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 | 3,126 people | 2,960 people | 3,516 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,586 people | 2,809 people | 4,134 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,777 people | 3,921 people | 12,178 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,338 people | 9,934 people | 10,925 people | 4 |
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More work & labour data for Lebanon
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 48.0% (2023)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 34.3% (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 25.4% (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 72.3% (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 43.4% (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 66.7% (2023)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 33.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in Lebanon?
- Female labor force by age in Lebanon was 10,198 people in 2023, 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 Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 12,178 people in 2019.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,809 people in 2007.
- How does Lebanon rank for female labor force by age?
- Lebanon ranks 136th out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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).