Female labor force by age in New Zealand
New Zealand: Female labor force by age was 97,926 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
97,926
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
69th
of 188 countries
All-time high
97,939
in 2023
All-time low
6,387
in 1993
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Female labor force by age in New Zealand, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 97,926 for female labor force by age in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 75.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in New Zealand peaked at 97,939 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6,387, in 1993.
New Zealand ranks 69th 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 | 8,087 | 6,387 | 10,603 | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,848 | 11,372 | 34,693 | 10 |
| 2010s | 58,725 | 38,015 | 78,364 | 10 |
| 2020s | 91,611 | 82,776 | 97,939 | 5 |
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More work & labour data for New Zealand
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,200 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 511.04 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,819 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,994 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,812 1000 No (2100)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 70.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 74.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in New Zealand?
- Female labor force by age in New Zealand was 97,926 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 97,939 in 2023.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,387 in 1993.
- How does New Zealand rank for female labor force by age?
- New Zealand ranks 69th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from 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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