Female labor force participation rates slopes in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Female labor force participation rates slopes was 63.89 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
63.89
World rank
36th
of 194 countries
All-time high
65.93
in 2004
All-time low
44.98
in 1963
Years of data
5
1963–2018
Female labor force participation rates slopes in Sierra Leone, 1963–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rates slopes in Sierra Leone is 63.89, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates slopes in Sierra Leone peaked at 65.93 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 44.98, in 1963.
That places Sierra Leone 36th out of 194 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
Female labor force participation rates slopes in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 44.98 | — |
| 2003 | 64.67 | +43.8% |
| 2004 | 65.93 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 56.34 | -14.5% |
| 2018 | 63.89 | +13.4% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 63.89 is above the median for low income countries, which is 57.6, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 63.89 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57.6, 1.1× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44.98 | 44.98 | 44.98 | 1 |
| 2000s | 65.3 | 64.67 | 65.93 | 2 |
| 2010s | 60.12 | 56.34 | 63.89 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More work & labour data for Sierra Leone
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1141 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1389 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.091 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.2881 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 7,725 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,247 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 8,103 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 7,832 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 15,934 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates slopes in Sierra Leone?
- Female labor force participation rates slopes in Sierra Leone was 63.89 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates slopes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 65.93 in 2004.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates slopes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.98 in 1963.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for female labor force participation rates slopes?
- Sierra Leone ranks 36th out of 194 countries with data for 2018.
- Is female labor force participation rates slopes rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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