Female labor force by age in Lebanon
Lebanon: Female labor force by age was 10,198 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10,198 people
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
136th
of 188 countries
All-time high
12,178 people
in 2019
All-time low
2,809 people
in 2007
Years of data
34
1990–2023
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.
Female labor force by age in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,985 people | — |
| 1991 | 3,090 people | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 2,966 people | -4.0% |
| 1993 | 2,960 people | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 3,001 people | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 3,072 people | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 3,092 people | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 3,235 people | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 3,345 people | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 3,516 people | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 3,667 people | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 3,788 people | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 3,909 people | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 4,039 people | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 4,134 people | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 3,636 people | -12.0% |
| 2006 | 3,197 people | -12.1% |
| 2007 | 2,809 people | -12.1% |
| 2008 | 3,154 people | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 3,525 people | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 3,921 people | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 4,362 people | +11.2% |
| 2012 | 4,930 people | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 5,957 people | +20.8% |
| 2014 | 7,260 people | +21.9% |
| 2015 | 8,328 people | +14.7% |
| 2016 | 9,304 people | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 10,288 people | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 11,246 people | +9.3% |
| 2019 | 12,178 people | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 10,925 people | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 10,295 people | -5.8% |
| 2022 | 9,934 people | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 10,198 people | +2.7% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 10,198 people is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 65,994 people, 15% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 10,198 people is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6,457 people, 1.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More work & labour data for Lebanon
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3318 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.3097 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.76 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1062 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,052 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 359.79 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,567 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 3,626 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 7,193 1000 No (2100)
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).