South Africa: Labor force: percent female

The latest value from 2025 is 46.57 percent, an increase from 46.49 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 41.90 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1990 to 2025 is 44.13 percent. The minimum value, 37.77 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 46.57 percent was recorded in 2025. 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.