Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Kuwait
Kuwait: Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate was -12.24 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Kuwait, 1996–2016
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 Kuwait is -12.24 % change on previous year, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 157.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 21.14 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -25.52 % change on previous year, in 1996.
Kuwait ranks 128th of 130 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | -25.52 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -109.6% |
| 2006 | 21.14 % change on previous year | +764.2% |
| 2007 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 2010 | 6.29 % change on previous year | +168.4% |
| 2011 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 2016 | -12.24 % change on previous year | -380.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -11.53 % change on previous year | -25.52 % change on previous year | 2.45 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 11.74 % change on previous year | 2.34 % change on previous year | 21.14 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | -0.5286 % change on previous year | -12.24 % change on previous year | 6.29 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 125 Malta -8.19 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Uganda -10.14 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Syrian Arab Republic -11.7 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Nicaragua -25.8 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Uzbekistan -40.95 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Kuwait
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.801 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.7211 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.9054 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2002)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.4407 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,644 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 0 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,171 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,431 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 9,602 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Kuwait?
- Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Kuwait was -12.24 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 21.14 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.52 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does Kuwait rank for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate?
- Kuwait ranks 128th out of 130 countries with data for 2016.
- Is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 157.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.