Women’s labor-force involvement varies around the world, impacted by cultural norms, economic policies, legislative frameworks, female employment, and individual country legislation.
This is a lists of 5 countries with the greatest labour force participation rates for women, according to Insider Monkey rankings:
Solomon Islands
It has an 82.7% female labour force participation rate. The Solomon Islands lead the world in female workforce participation, thanks in large part to efforts such as the Waka Mere program.
This endeavour has resulted in increased workplace safety, more possibilities for women to lead, and higher overall job satisfaction. As a result, employers reported a 20% increase in employee trust in grievance systems, and 80% of female leadership trainees were promoted or given more responsibility.
Tanzania’s
The female labour force participation rate is 77.1%. Women make up a substantial share of Tanzania’s workforce, particularly in agriculture, where they account for more than 75% of labourers. However, wage inequities and land ownership issues continue to impede economic equality. According to a 2014 study, Tanzanian women work an average of 432 minutes each day, 238 of which are unpaid—far above men’s unpaid labour time.
Mozambique: Female Labour Force Participation Rate: 78.4%
Over 80% of Mozambique’s working women are employed in agriculture, with only 3% working in industry. USAID’s Engendering Utilities initiative collaborated with Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) to address gender disparities in employment. Despite these efforts, women currently account for only 18% of EDM’s workforce, with little representation in technical and leadership positions.
Liberia
It’s female labour force participation rate is 72.4%. Women have a critical part in Liberia’s agricultural economy, accounting for around 80% of the labour and 93% of food crop production. Despite their agricultural supremacy, they continue to face substantial challenges in accessing vital resources such as land, money, and farming inputs.
Angola
It has a 72.8% female labour force participation rate. According to the Women, Business, and the Law 2023 assessment, Angola had a score of 79.4 out of 100, exceeding the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average. Women’s freedom of movement, entrepreneurship, and property rights are all strong points for the country. However, obstacles persist, particularly in salary equality, post-maternity work, and pension benefits.
