Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Philippines
Philippines: Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 was 25.0% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Philippines, 1960–2023
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 Philippines is 25.0%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Philippines peaked at 42.1% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 23.1%, in 2020.
That places Philippines 130th out of 171 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 42 years of available data.
Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Philippines, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28.3% | — |
| 1970 | 32.8% | +15.9% |
| 1978 | 42.1% | +28.4% |
| 1983 | 40.9% | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 40.3% | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 38.3% | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 37.8% | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 38.8% | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 38.3% | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 39.5% | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 38.6% | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 38.4% | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 38.0% | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 35.9% | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 37.1% | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 36.8% | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 36.3% | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 34.2% | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 38.3% | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 32.7% | -14.5% |
| 2004 | 32.6% | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 33.1% | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 32.7% | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 32.0% | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 31.2% | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 31.9% | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 31.7% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 32.9% | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 32.5% | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 31.7% | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 32.4% | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 31.0% | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 30.0% | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 27.2% | -9.2% |
| 2018 | 27.0% | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 26.7% | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 23.1% | -13.5% |
| 2021 | 23.5% | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 25.1% | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 25.0% | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 28.3% | 28.3% | 28.3% | 1 |
| 1970s | 37.4% | 32.8% | 42.1% | 2 |
| 1980s | 39.0% | 37.8% | 40.9% | 5 |
| 1990s | 37.9% | 35.9% | 39.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.5% | 31.2% | 38.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.3% | 26.7% | 32.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.2% | 23.1% | 25.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 127 Russian Federation 25.8% compare
- 128 Chile 25.7% compare
- 129 Cape Verde 25.6% compare
- 131 San Marino 25.0% compare
- 132 Bhutan 25.0% compare
- 133 Czechia 24.8% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Philippines?
- Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 in Philippines was 25.0% 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 42.1% in 1978.
- What is the lowest labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.1% in 2020.
- How does Philippines rank for labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023?
- Philippines ranks 130th 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 Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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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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.