Female labor force participation rate by age in Yemen
Yemen: Female labor force participation rate by age was 3.96 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.96
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
188th
of 188 countries
All-time high
19.94
in 1999
All-time low
3.96
in 2024
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Female labor force participation rate by age in Yemen, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rate by age in Yemen is 3.96, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rate by age in Yemen peaked at 19.94 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 3.96, in 2024.
Yemen ranks 188th 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.
Female labor force participation rate by age in Yemen, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15.34 | — |
| 1991 | 15.37 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 15.39 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 15.41 | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 15.43 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 16.26 | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 17.12 | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 18.03 | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 18.96 | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 19.94 | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 18.8 | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 17.71 | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 16.66 | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 15.67 | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 14.73 | -6.0% |
| 2005 | 13.83 | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 12.98 | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 12.18 | -6.2% |
| 2008 | 11.42 | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 10.7 | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 10.02 | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 8.42 | -16.0% |
| 2012 | 7.05 | -16.2% |
| 2013 | 5.9 | -16.4% |
| 2014 | 4.92 | -16.6% |
| 2015 | 4.25 | -13.7% |
| 2016 | 4.23 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 4.2 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 4.18 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 4.17 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 4.13 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 4.26 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 4.05 | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 3.96 | -1.0% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 3.96 is below the median for low income countries, which is 45.36, 9% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 3.96 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12.96, 31% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.73 | 15.34 | 19.94 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.47 | 10.7 | 18.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.73 | 4.17 | 10.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.08 | 3.96 | 4.26 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More work & labour data for Yemen
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.2636 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2778 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4814 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.12 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 27,630 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 20,674 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 54,803 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 55,233 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 110,036 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rate by age in Yemen?
- Female labor force participation rate by age in Yemen was 3.96 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force participation rate by age recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 19.94 in 1999.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rate by age recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.96 in 2024.
- How does Yemen rank for female labor force participation rate by age?
- Yemen ranks 188th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force participation rate by age rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force participation rate by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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