Female labor force by age in Malta
Malta: Female labor force by age was 1,996 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force by age in Malta, 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 Malta is 1,996 people, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 45.6% on the previous year and up 88.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in Malta peaked at 3,669 people in 2023 and was at its lowest, 290 people, in 2011.
Malta ranks 165th of 188 regions on this measure, in the bottom 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 | 344.2 people | 333 people | 363 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 431.4 people | 314 people | 513 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 953.3 people | 290 people | 1,746 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,609 people | 1,996 people | 3,669 people | 5 |
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- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (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+) 64.0% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 71.5% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 78.0% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 55.8% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 81.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 87.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 74.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in Malta?
- Female labor force by age in Malta was 1,996 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 3,669 people in 2023.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 290 people in 2011.
- How does Malta rank for female labor force by age?
- Malta ranks 165th out of 188 regions with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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).