Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Pakistan
Pakistan: Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth was 69.89 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Pakistan, 1977–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2021, female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Pakistan stood at 69.89 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 281.0% on the previous year and up 4,859.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Pakistan peaked at 104.24 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -51.04 % change on previous year, in 1990.
That places Pakistan 1st out of 130 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | -0.0141 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | -0.6211 % change on previous year | +4300.6% |
| 1979 | 0.0994 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 1980 | -0.1277 % change on previous year | -228.4% |
| 1981 | 78.69 % change on previous year | -61712.0% |
| 1982 | 0.0557 % change on previous year | -99.9% |
| 1983 | -10.01 % change on previous year | -18090.0% |
| 1984 | -0.2649 % change on previous year | -97.4% |
| 1985 | -18.91 % change on previous year | +7038.9% |
| 1986 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -125.4% |
| 1989 | 104.24 % change on previous year | +2069.5% |
| 1990 | -51.04 % change on previous year | -149.0% |
| 1991 | 23.46 % change on previous year | -146.0% |
| 1992 | 0.0143 % change on previous year | -99.9% |
| 1993 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +17847.4% |
| 1994 | 2.86 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 1995 | -14.03 % change on previous year | -590.1% |
| 1998 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 2005 | -12.55 % change on previous year | -720.4% |
| 2006 | 21.51 % change on previous year | -271.4% |
| 2007 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -90.6% |
| 2008 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +28.5% |
| 2009 | 5.37 % change on previous year | +106.5% |
| 2010 | 4.85 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2011 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -70.9% |
| 2012 | -6.35 % change on previous year | -550.6% |
| 2013 | 9.18 % change on previous year | -244.6% |
| 2014 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 2015 | 4.31 % change on previous year | +193.6% |
| 2016 | -6.83 % change on previous year | -258.5% |
| 2019 | 7.61 % change on previous year | -211.4% |
| 2020 | -38.62 % change on previous year | -607.4% |
| 2021 | 69.89 % change on previous year | -281.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.1786 % change on previous year | -0.6211 % change on previous year | 0.0994 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | 19.81 % change on previous year | -18.91 % change on previous year | 104.24 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | -4.88 % change on previous year | -51.04 % change on previous year | 23.46 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 3.79 % change on previous year | -12.55 % change on previous year | 21.51 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.96 % change on previous year | -6.83 % change on previous year | 9.18 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 15.63 % change on previous year | -38.62 % change on previous year | 69.89 % change on previous year | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Pakistan?
- Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Pakistan was 69.89 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 104.24 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -51.04 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Pakistan rank for female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth?
- Pakistan ranks 1st out of 130 countries with data for 2021.
- Is female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,859.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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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.
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- 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.