Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Thailand
Thailand: Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth was -0.7675 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Thailand, 1979–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Thailand is -0.7675 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 42.3% on the previous year and down 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Thailand peaked at 6.36 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -4.92 % change on previous year, in 2013.
Thailand ranks 92nd of 130 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.
Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Thailand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | -4.39 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 6.36 % change on previous year | -244.8% |
| 1988 | 0.4465 % change on previous year | -93.0% |
| 1989 | 0.4222 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1990 | -0.6912 % change on previous year | -263.7% |
| 1997 | 0.7574 % change on previous year | -209.6% |
| 1998 | -2.44 % change on previous year | -422.8% |
| 1999 | -2.45 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -145.1% |
| 2001 | 0.2296 % change on previous year | -79.2% |
| 2004 | 0.1399 % change on previous year | -39.1% |
| 2005 | 1.79 % change on previous year | +1182.8% |
| 2006 | -1.8 % change on previous year | -200.5% |
| 2007 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -172.0% |
| 2008 | -0.2987 % change on previous year | -123.0% |
| 2009 | -1.6 % change on previous year | +437.1% |
| 2010 | -1.59 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -320.2% |
| 2012 | -0.9393 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 2013 | -4.92 % change on previous year | +424.3% |
| 2014 | -0.8604 % change on previous year | -82.5% |
| 2015 | -0.7069 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2016 | -1.5 % change on previous year | +112.1% |
| 2017 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2018 | 0.4462 % change on previous year | -133.9% |
| 2019 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -343.1% |
| 2020 | 0.3084 % change on previous year | -128.4% |
| 2021 | 0.0642 % change on previous year | -79.2% |
| 2022 | 1.07 % change on previous year | +1559.5% |
| 2023 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 2024 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -205.4% |
| 2025 | -0.7675 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -4.39 % change on previous year | -4.39 % change on previous year | -4.39 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.41 % change on previous year | 0.4222 % change on previous year | 6.36 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | -1.21 % change on previous year | -2.45 % change on previous year | 0.7574 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.1075 % change on previous year | -1.8 % change on previous year | 1.79 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -0.8977 % change on previous year | -4.92 % change on previous year | 3.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1004 % change on previous year | -1.33 % change on previous year | 1.26 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 89 Iran, Islamic Republic of -0.7389 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Gibraltar -0.7458 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Ukraine -0.748 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Slovakia -0.7905 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Ecuador -0.7949 % change on previous year compare
- 95 New Zealand -0.8155 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Thailand
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7473 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7165 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7773 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1451 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 45,410 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 19,963 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 23,079 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 22,476 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 45,555 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Thailand?
- Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Thailand was -0.7675 % 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 6.36 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.92 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Thailand rank for female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth?
- Thailand ranks 92nd out of 130 countries with data for 2025.
- Is female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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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About this data
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.