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Qatar Female Labor Participation

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

61.85% +0.07pp (+0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #38 Global Peak 63.54% (2022) Source World Bank

Qatar Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Qatar's female labor participation stood at 61.85% in 2025, a rise of +0.07pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.44% by 2026. Qatar ranked 38th globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 62.60% - -
2027* trend 62.52% - -
2026* trend 62.44% - -
2025 61.85% +0.07pp #38
2024 61.78% −1.53pp #39
2023 63.31% −0.23pp #28
2022 63.54% +2.96pp #27
2021 60.58% +1.13pp #41
2020 59.45% +0.37pp #43
2019 59.08% +0.71pp #51
2018 58.37% +0.80pp #51
2017 57.57% +0.78pp #56
2016 56.79% +0.80pp #58
2015 55.99% +1.42pp #65
2014 54.57% +1.27pp #74
2013 53.30% +0.39pp #87
2012 52.91% +0.48pp #88
2011 52.43% +1.65pp #91
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 +12.3% GDP growth 4.2% C/A balance 26.8%
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

Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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 Qatar's female labor participation?

Qatar's female labor participation was 61.85% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Qatar?

Qatar's female labor participation peaked at 63.54% in 2022.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Qatar?

The lowest female labor participation in Qatar was 47.43% in 2006.

How does Qatar rank in female labor participation?

Qatar ranks 38th 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 Qatar in 2026?

Qatar's female labor participation is projected to reach 62.44% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Qatar in 2025?

The female labor participation of Qatar in 2025 was 61.85%. This ranks 38th in the world.

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