Female labor force participation rates slopes in Iraq
Iraq: Female labor force participation rates slopes was 10.77 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
10.77
World rank
193rd
of 194 countries
All-time high
15.77
in 1977
All-time low
8.75
in 1997
Years of data
9
1977–2021
Female labor force participation rates slopes in Iraq, 1977–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rates slopes in Iraq is 10.77, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates slopes in Iraq peaked at 15.77 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 8.75, in 1997.
Iraq ranks 193rd of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Female labor force participation rates slopes in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 15.77 | — |
| 1987 | 10.47 | -33.6% |
| 1997 | 8.75 | -16.5% |
| 2007 | 12.22 | +39.7% |
| 2012 | 11.9 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 13.61 | +14.4% |
| 2016 | 14.55 | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 11.18 | -23.1% |
| 2021 | 10.77 | -3.7% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 10.77 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 52.18, 21% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 10.77 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 26.68, 40% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.77 | 15.77 | 15.77 | 1 |
| 1980s | 10.47 | 10.47 | 10.47 | 1 |
| 1990s | 8.75 | 8.75 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 2000s | 12.22 | 12.22 | 12.22 | 1 |
| 2010s | 12.81 | 11.18 | 14.55 | 4 |
| 2020s | 10.77 | 10.77 | 10.77 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More work & labour data for Iraq
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1891 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1939 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1833 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2038 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.31 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 65,560 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 15,931 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 50,009 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 50,640 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 100,649 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates slopes in Iraq?
- Female labor force participation rates slopes in Iraq was 10.77 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates slopes recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 15.77 in 1977.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates slopes recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.75 in 1997.
- How does Iraq rank for female labor force participation rates slopes?
- Iraq ranks 193rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is female labor force participation rates slopes rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iraq 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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