Female labor force by age in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Female labor force by age was 788 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force by age in New Caledonia, 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 New Caledonia is 788 people, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 90.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in New Caledonia peaked at 788 people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 132 people, in 1990.
New Caledonia ranks 184th of 188 countries 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 | 161.5 people | 132 people | 197 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 265.5 people | 208 people | 330 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 403.4 people | 347 people | 434 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 750.8 people | 708 people | 788 people | 5 |
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More work & labour data for New Caledonia
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 70.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 56.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 62.0% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 82.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 65.1% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) 33.0% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) 39.9% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 36.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 51.1% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 59.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in New Caledonia?
- Female labor force by age in New Caledonia was 788 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 New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 788 people in 2024.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 132 people in 1990.
- How does New Caledonia rank for female labor force by age?
- New Caledonia ranks 184th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Caledonia 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).