Female labor force participation rates slopes in Guyana
Guyana: Female labor force participation rates slopes was 39.09 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
39.09
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
166th
of 194 countries
All-time high
43.42
in 2018
All-time low
14.19
in 1960
Years of data
9
1960–2021
Female labor force participation rates slopes in Guyana, 1960–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rates slopes in Guyana is 39.09, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and down 10.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates slopes in Guyana peaked at 43.42 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 14.19, in 1960.
Guyana ranks 166th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Female labor force participation rates slopes in Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 14.19 | — |
| 1980 | 27.94 | +96.9% |
| 1987 | 35.4 | +26.7% |
| 1993 | 39.29 | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 34.12 | -13.2% |
| 2018 | 43.42 | +27.3% |
| 2019 | 40.15 | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 40.94 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 39.09 | -4.5% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 39.09 is below the median for high income countries, which is 57.22, 68% of the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 39.09 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 53.67, 73% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.19 | 14.19 | 14.19 | 1 |
| 1980s | 31.67 | 27.94 | 35.4 | 2 |
| 1990s | 39.29 | 39.29 | 39.29 | 1 |
| 2000s | 34.12 | 34.12 | 34.12 | 1 |
| 2010s | 41.79 | 40.15 | 43.42 | 2 |
| 2020s | 40.02 | 39.09 | 40.94 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 163 Uzbekistan 39.92 compare
- 164 Oman 39.9 compare
- 165 Puerto Rico 39.46 compare
- 167 Bangladesh 38.41 compare
- 168 Fiji 37.84 compare
- 169 Marshall Islands 37.34 compare
More work & labour data for Guyana
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4095 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3957 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4228 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9077 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9156 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 295.49 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 526.41 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 455.78 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 433.17 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 888.95 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates slopes in Guyana?
- Female labor force participation rates slopes in Guyana was 39.09 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates slopes recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 43.42 in 2018.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates slopes recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.19 in 1960.
- How does Guyana rank for female labor force participation rates slopes?
- Guyana ranks 166th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force participation rates slopes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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