Qatar Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Qatar's female labor participation was 61.85% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Qatar's female labor participation peaked at 63.54% in 2022.
The lowest female labor participation in Qatar was 47.43% in 2006.
Qatar ranks 38th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's female labor participation is projected to reach 62.44% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Qatar in 2025 was 61.85%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_female-labor-participation,
title = {Qatar Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}