Labor force participation rates for women ages 15-24, 2020 vs. 1980

Shown is the labor force participation rate for women in 2020 (horizontal axis) and in 1980 (vertical axis). The femalelabor force participation rate corresponds to the proportion of the female population ages 15-24 that is economicallyactive. All figures correspond to national estimates, without ILO corrections (see limitations and exceptions in thesources).

Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female in 202010%20%30%40%50%60%70%Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female in 198050%AustraliaAustraliaCanadaCanadaEgyptEgyptHigh-income countriesHigh-income countriesIcelandIcelandIndiaIndiaItalyItalyMexicoMexicoPakistanPakistanThailandThailandAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America800M800MCircles sized byPopulation(historical)

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