West Bank and Gaza Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
West Bank and Gaza's female labor participation was 18.93% in 2022, ranked 175th globally. This represents a 7.9% increase from 2021. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2022.
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.
Female labor participation in the West Bank and Gaza has risen steadily over the 33‑year series, climbing from 11.31 % in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 18.93 % in 2022, where it ranks 175th globally. The trough occurred in 2001 at 10.04 %, after which the indicator showed a persistent upward trajectory, reflecting gradual improvements in women’s access to the labour market despite ongoing political and economic constraints. The 2022 figure of 18.93 % is slightly below the participation rates of Morocco (19.58 %) and Djibouti (18.68 %), but above Egypt’s 15.23 %, positioning the territories among the higher‑ranking Arab peers. The modest but consistent increase suggests that policies fostering female education, childcare support, and sectoral diversification could sustain the current momentum, while any reversal of stability or escalation of conflict would likely impede further gains.
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}
}