Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Iran
Iran: Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate was -0.7389 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Iran, 2006–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Iran recorded -0.7389 % change on previous year for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 115.8% on the previous year and up 72.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Iran peaked at 12.79 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -18.28 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Iran ranks 89th 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 slopes, annual growth rate in Iran, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | -3.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | -5.77 % change on previous year | +66.4% |
| 2008 | -13.14 % change on previous year | +127.9% |
| 2009 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -149.1% |
| 2010 | -3.43 % change on previous year | -153.2% |
| 2011 | -9.9 % change on previous year | +188.5% |
| 2012 | 8.18 % change on previous year | -182.7% |
| 2013 | -9.82 % change on previous year | -220.0% |
| 2014 | -2.68 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 2015 | 10.43 % change on previous year | -488.5% |
| 2016 | 12.79 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 2017 | 7.02 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 2018 | 0.7472 % change on previous year | -89.4% |
| 2019 | -3.13 % change on previous year | -519.2% |
| 2020 | -18.28 % change on previous year | +483.7% |
| 2021 | -4.52 % change on previous year | -75.3% |
| 2022 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -154.6% |
| 2023 | 4.68 % change on previous year | +89.5% |
| 2024 | -0.7389 % change on previous year | -115.8% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's -0.7389 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.626 % change on previous year. (41 countries reporting)
- Iran's -0.7389 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.2892 % change on previous year. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -3.98 % change on previous year | -13.14 % change on previous year | 6.45 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.02 % change on previous year | -9.9 % change on previous year | 12.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.28 % change on previous year | -18.28 % change on previous year | 4.68 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 86 Denmark -0.5621 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Luxembourg -0.6561 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Cyprus -0.7034 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Gibraltar -0.7458 % change on previous year
- 91 Ukraine -0.748 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Thailand -0.7675 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Iran
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 44,188 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 40.34 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 29,874 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 8.53 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 2.43 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 57,320 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 20,416 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 36.89 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.89 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.574 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Iran?
- Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Iran was -0.7389 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 12.79 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.28 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Iran rank for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate?
- Iran ranks 89th out of 130 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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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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.
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- Female labor force participation rates slopes 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.