Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in New Zealand
New Zealand: Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate was -0.8155 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1987–2025
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 New Zealand is -0.8155 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 5.4% on the previous year and down 2,014.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 2.42 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -2.22 % change on previous year, in 1989.
That places New Zealand 95th out of 130 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0.4009 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | -1.19 % change on previous year | -397.9% |
| 1989 | -2.22 % change on previous year | +85.9% |
| 1990 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -183.5% |
| 1991 | 0.5837 % change on previous year | -68.5% |
| 1992 | -0.5048 % change on previous year | -186.5% |
| 1993 | -0.1759 % change on previous year | -65.2% |
| 1994 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -1295.8% |
| 1995 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 1996 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +73.2% |
| 1997 | -0.1539 % change on previous year | -106.4% |
| 1998 | -0.1892 % change on previous year | +22.9% |
| 1999 | 0.5424 % change on previous year | -386.7% |
| 2000 | 0.2322 % change on previous year | -57.2% |
| 2001 | 1.49 % change on previous year | +539.9% |
| 2002 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -16.5% |
| 2003 | 0.5357 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 2004 | 0.8094 % change on previous year | +51.1% |
| 2005 | 1.69 % change on previous year | +108.5% |
| 2006 | 0.8208 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 2007 | 0.6167 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 2008 | 0.4459 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 2009 | -0.1405 % change on previous year | -131.5% |
| 2010 | -0.4219 % change on previous year | +200.4% |
| 2011 | 0.6705 % change on previous year | -258.9% |
| 2012 | 0.1145 % change on previous year | -82.9% |
| 2013 | 0.6137 % change on previous year | +436.0% |
| 2014 | 1.48 % change on previous year | +140.8% |
| 2015 | 0.0426 % change on previous year | -97.1% |
| 2016 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +4401.8% |
| 2017 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 2018 | 0.3312 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 2019 | 0.108 % change on previous year | -67.4% |
| 2020 | -0.9573 % change on previous year | -986.4% |
| 2021 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -250.5% |
| 2022 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2023 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 2024 | -0.7737 % change on previous year | -176.1% |
| 2025 | -0.8155 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -1 % change on previous year | -2.22 % change on previous year | 0.4009 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | 0.7871 % change on previous year | -0.5048 % change on previous year | 2.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7735 % change on previous year | -0.1405 % change on previous year | 1.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6244 % change on previous year | -0.4219 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1862 % change on previous year | -0.9573 % change on previous year | 1.44 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 92 Thailand -0.7675 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Slovakia -0.7905 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Ecuador -0.7949 % change on previous year compare
- 96 San Marino -0.854 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Norway -0.9361 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Angola -1.01 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for New Zealand
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0748 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0721 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0776 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.39 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.4877 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,200 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 511.04 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,819 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,994 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,812 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in New Zealand?
- Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in New Zealand was -0.8155 % 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 2.42 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.22 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does New Zealand rank for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate?
- New Zealand ranks 95th out of 130 countries with data for 2025.
- Is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2,014.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.