Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in French Polynesia

French Polynesia: Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 was 35.3% in 2012. ▲ Rising

Latest (2012)
35.3%
World rank
77th
of 171 countries
All-time high
42.3%
in 1988
All-time low
18.9%
in 1983
Years of data
7
1962–2012

Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in French Polynesia, 1962–2012

0102030401962198720121962: 28.8 %1983: 18.9 %1988: 42.3 %1996: 35 %2002: 32.4 %2007: 30.3 %2012: 35.3 %

Source: Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in French Polynesia is 35.3%, measured in 2012.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in French Polynesia peaked at 42.3% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 18.9%, in 1983.

French Polynesia ranks 77th of 171 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in French Polynesia, year by year

Annual values for Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in French Polynesia, 1962 to 2012.
Year % Change
1962 28.8%
1983 18.9% -34.3%
1988 42.3% +123.3%
1996 35.0% -17.3%
2002 32.4% -7.5%
2007 30.3% -6.3%
2012 35.3% +16.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 28.8% 28.8% 28.8% 1
1980s 30.6% 18.9% 42.3% 2
1990s 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% 1
2000s 31.3% 30.3% 32.4% 2
2010s 35.3% 35.3% 35.3% 1

Countries ranked near French Polynesia

  1. 74 New Caledonia 36.2%
  2. 75 Botswana 35.5% compare
  3. 76 Dominica 35.4% compare
  4. 78 Ghana 35.0% compare
  5. 79 Moldova 34.5% compare
  6. 80 Argentina 34.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in French Polynesia?
Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in French Polynesia was 35.3% in 2012, according to Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 recorded in French Polynesia?
The highest recorded value was 42.3% in 1988.
What is the lowest labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 recorded in French Polynesia?
The lowest recorded value was 18.9% in 1983.
How does French Polynesia rank for labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023?
French Polynesia ranks 77th out of 171 countries with data for 2012.
Is labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 rising or falling in French Polynesia?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
The figures come from Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023
Unit
%
Source
Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
171 places, 4,129 data points, 1960–2025
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Share of the female working-age population aged 15-24 who are economically active (employed or unemployed). Figures refer to national estimates and may not be fully comparable across countries.