Palestine: Labor force: percent female

The latest value from 2022 is 21.46 percent, an increase from 20.62 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 41.34 percent, based on data from 179 countries. Historically, the average for Palestine from 1990 to 2022 is 17.43 percent. The minimum value, 13.69 percent, was reached in 2001 while the maximum of 21.46 percent was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings 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.