West Bank and Gaza Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's female labor participation stood at 18.93% in 2022, a rise of +1.39pp from 2021. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.64% by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 175th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 18.64% | - | - |
| 2022 | 18.93% | +1.39pp | #175 |
| 2021 | 17.55% | +1.11pp | #177 |
| 2020 | 16.43% | −1.95pp | #179 |
| 2019 | 18.38% | +0.72pp | #178 |
| 2018 | 17.67% | +0.00pp | #180 |
| 2017 | 17.67% | +0.23pp | #180 |
| 2016 | 17.44% | −0.56pp | #180 |
| 2015 | 18.00% | +1.44pp | #179 |
| 2014 | 16.56% | +0.73pp | #180 |
| 2013 | 15.83% | −0.34pp | #180 |
| 2012 | 16.17% | +0.54pp | #180 |
| 2011 | 15.63% | +1.59pp | #180 |
| 2010 | 14.03% | −0.55pp | #183 |
| 2009 | 14.58% | −0.12pp | #182 |
| 2008 | 14.71% | −0.32pp | #181 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. 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
West Bank and Gaza's female labor participation was 18.93% in 2022. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 7.9% increase from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's female labor participation peaked at 18.93% in 2022.
The lowest female labor participation in West Bank and Gaza was 10.04% in 2001.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 175th globally in female labor participation as of 2022.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's female labor participation is projected to reach 18.64% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of West Bank and Gaza in 2022 was 18.93%. This ranks 175th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_female-labor-participation,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}