Dominican Republic: Labor force: percent female

The latest value from 2023 is 40.63 percent, an increase from 39.92 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 41.56 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from 1991 to 2023 is 35.66 percent. The minimum value, 31.16 percent, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 40.63 percent was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.