Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in India
India: Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate was -1.1 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in India, 2001–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in India is -1.1 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 44.4% on the previous year and down 106.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in India peaked at 24.15 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -1.98 % change on previous year, in 2024.
That places India 99th out of 130 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in India, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 22.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 15.87 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 2020 | 8.86 % change on previous year | -44.2% |
| 2021 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -62.4% |
| 2022 | 4.51 % change on previous year | +35.4% |
| 2023 | 24.15 % change on previous year | +435.2% |
| 2024 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -108.2% |
| 2025 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -44.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.86 % change on previous year | 22.86 % change on previous year | 22.86 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 15.87 % change on previous year | 15.87 % change on previous year | 15.87 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2020s | 6.29 % change on previous year | -1.98 % change on previous year | 24.15 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More work & labour data for India
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5078 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.12 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 876,613 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 782,365 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 743,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 761,710 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1.51 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in India?
- Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in India was -1.1 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 24.15 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.98 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does India rank for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate?
- India ranks 99th out of 130 countries with data for 2025.
- Is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 106.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Female labor force participation rates slopes, 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 slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Female labor force participation rate 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 slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.