Republic of the Congo: Labor force: percent female

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 Republic of the Congo

Labor force, percent female

 Latest value 49.69
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1991 - 2023
 Average 49.81
 Min - Max 49.48 - 50.18
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2023 is 49.69 percent, an increase from 49.66 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 41.56 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for the Republic of the Congo from 1991 to 2023 is 49.81 percent. The minimum value, 49.48 percent, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 50.18 percent was recorded in 1999. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Republic of the Congo - Labor force: percent female - Recent values chart

Historical series
Republic of the Congo - Labor force: percent female - historical chart - 1991-2023




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 2.48 2023 million people
 Unemployment rate 20.05 2023 percent
 Female unemployment 21.38 2023 percent
 Male unemployment 18.74 2023 percent
 Youth unemployment 41.20 2023 percent
 Labor force participation 67.86 2023 percent
 Labor force: percent female 49.69 2023 percent
 Female labor force participation 66.90 2023 percent
 Male labor force participation 68.83 2023 percent
 Self-employment 75.77 2022 percent
 Informal employment 85.30 2009 percent
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