India: Labor force: percent female
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| India |
Labor force, percent female |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 28.71 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1991 - 2023 |
| Average | 25.61 |
| Min - Max | 24.64 - 28.71 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2023 is 28.71 percent, an increase from 25.99 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 41.56 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1991 to 2023 is 25.61 percent. The minimum value, 24.64 percent, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 28.71 percent was recorded in 2023.
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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.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 596.41 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 4.17 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 4.06 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 4.22 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 15.79 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 55.34 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 28.71 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 32.68 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 76.78 | 2023 | percent |
| Self-employment | 76.87 | 2022 | percent |
| Informal employment | 88.80 | 2020 | percent |
| Unemployment rate | 7.80 | 3/2023 | percent |