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

Kiribati: Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 was 23.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
23.3%
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
140th
of 171 countries
All-time high
60.6%
in 1978
All-time low
16.6%
in 2019
Years of data
6
1978–2023

Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Kiribati, 1978–2023

20304050601978200020231978: 60.6 %2005: 16.6 %2015: 17.4 %2019: 16.6 %2020: 23.4 %2023: 23.3 %

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 Kiribati is 23.3%, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 33.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Kiribati peaked at 60.6% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 16.6%, in 2019.

Kiribati ranks 140th of 171 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Annual values for Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Kiribati, 1978 to 2023.
Year % Change
1978 60.6%
2005 16.6% -72.6%
2015 17.4% +4.8%
2019 16.6% -4.9%
2020 23.4% +41.5%
2023 23.3% -0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 60.6% 60.6% 60.6% 1
2000s 16.6% 16.6% 16.6% 1
2010s 17.0% 16.6% 17.4% 2
2020s 23.4% 23.3% 23.4% 2

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  4. 141 Chad 23.3% compare
  5. 142 Fiji 23.1% compare
  6. 143 Greece 21.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Kiribati?
Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Kiribati was 23.3% in 2023, 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 Kiribati?
The highest recorded value was 60.6% in 1978.
What is the lowest labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 recorded in Kiribati?
The lowest recorded value was 16.6% in 2019.
How does Kiribati rank for labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023?
Kiribati ranks 140th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
Is labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 rising or falling in Kiribati?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kiribati 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.