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Austria Female Labor Participation

Female labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS

55.06% −0.35pp (-0.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #80 Global Peak 55.81% (2023) Source World Bank

Austria Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Austria's female labor participation stood at 55.06% in 2025, a decline of +0.35pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.20% by 2026. Austria ranked 80th globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 55.03% - -
2027* trend 55.12% - -
2026* trend 55.20% - -
2025 55.06% −0.35pp #80
2024 55.41% −0.40pp #80
2023 55.81% +0.12pp #76
2022 55.69% +0.34pp #71
2021 55.35% +0.13pp #70
2020 55.22% −0.29pp #71
2019 55.51% +0.09pp #74
2018 55.43% +0.08pp #73
2017 55.35% +0.00pp #75
2016 55.35% +0.52pp #75
2015 54.83% +0.06pp #76
2014 54.76% +0.05pp #73
2013 54.71% +0.27pp #76
2012 54.45% +0.50pp #77
2011 53.94% +0.29pp #79
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.6% GDP growth 4.9% C/A balance 1.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Austria's female labor participation?

Austria's female labor participation was 55.06% in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Austria?

Austria's female labor participation peaked at 55.81% in 2023.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Austria?

The lowest female labor participation in Austria was 43.10% in 1990.

How does Austria rank in female labor participation?

Austria ranks 80th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for female labor participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected female labor participation of Austria in 2026?

Austria's female labor participation is projected to reach 55.20% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Austria in 2025?

The female labor participation of Austria in 2025 was 55.06%. This ranks 80th in the world.

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