Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Austria
Austria: Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth was 0.6243 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Austria, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Austria stood at 0.6243 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 454.1% on the previous year and up 605.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Austria peaked at 13.59 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -7.73 % change on previous year, in 1982.
That places Austria 55th out of 130 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Austria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 13.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -7.73 % change on previous year | -156.9% |
| 1983 | -0.0868 % change on previous year | -98.9% |
| 1984 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -4450.8% |
| 1985 | -1.19 % change on previous year | -131.4% |
| 1986 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -193.9% |
| 1987 | 2.2 % change on previous year | +97.8% |
| 1988 | 0.7719 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 1989 | 0.8402 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 1990 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +154.8% |
| 1991 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 1992 | 3 % change on previous year | +158.5% |
| 1993 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 1994 | 7.38 % change on previous year | +604.3% |
| 1995 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -79.8% |
| 1996 | -1.15 % change on previous year | -176.7% |
| 1997 | -0.2274 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 1998 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -672.5% |
| 1999 | 0.3629 % change on previous year | -72.1% |
| 2000 | -0.2262 % change on previous year | -162.3% |
| 2001 | -0.0567 % change on previous year | -74.9% |
| 2002 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -4584.7% |
| 2003 | 0.3477 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 2004 | -0.3445 % change on previous year | -199.1% |
| 2005 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -566.2% |
| 2006 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -16.1% |
| 2007 | 1.62 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 0.9722 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 2009 | 1.27 % change on previous year | +31.0% |
| 2010 | 0.1828 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 2011 | 0.6136 % change on previous year | +235.8% |
| 2012 | 0.9121 % change on previous year | +48.6% |
| 2013 | 0.4864 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 2014 | 0.0777 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 2015 | 0.0884 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 0.9881 % change on previous year | +1017.4% |
| 2017 | 0.0089 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 2018 | 0.0875 % change on previous year | +879.9% |
| 2019 | 0.157 % change on previous year | +79.4% |
| 2020 | -0.4452 % change on previous year | -383.6% |
| 2021 | 0.3363 % change on previous year | -175.5% |
| 2022 | 0.8273 % change on previous year | +146.0% |
| 2023 | 0.4456 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 2024 | 0.1127 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 2025 | 0.6243 % change on previous year | +454.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.48 % change on previous year | -7.73 % change on previous year | 13.59 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.65 % change on previous year | -1.15 % change on previous year | 7.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9078 % change on previous year | -0.3445 % change on previous year | 2.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3602 % change on previous year | 0.0089 % change on previous year | 0.9881 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3168 % change on previous year | -0.4452 % change on previous year | 0.8273 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Austria
- 52 Belarus 0.6774 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Ireland 0.6651 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.626 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Puerto Rico 0.6006 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Bahamas 0.5764 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Panama 0.5734 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Austria
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2039 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2126 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1955 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5124 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,294 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,584 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,691 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 3,708 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 7,399 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Austria?
- Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Austria was 0.6243 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 13.59 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.73 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Austria rank for female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth?
- Austria ranks 55th out of 130 countries with data for 2025.
- Is female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 605.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Female labor force participation rate: 1980 vs. 2024 Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.