Europe & Central Asia vs Least developed countries: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- Europe & Central Asia
- Least developed countries
How they compare
Europe & Central Asia currently reports 195.42 million against 190.69 million in Least developed countries, a difference of 4.74 million.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Europe & Central Asia has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia ranks 23rd and Least developed countries ranks 24th of 46 groups.
Europe & Central Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia | Least developed countries | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 169.56 million | 88.77 million | 80.79 million | Europe & Central Asia |
| 2000s | 182.41 million | 117.32 million | 65.09 million | Europe & Central Asia |
| 2010s | 195.26 million | 151.86 million | 43.40 million | Europe & Central Asia |
| 2020s | 195.34 million | 182.14 million | 13.20 million | Europe & Central Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, Europe & Central Asia or Least developed countries?
- Europe & Central Asia, at 195.42 million against 190.69 million in Least developed countries as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between Europe & Central Asia and Least developed countries?
- 4.74 million, with Europe & Central Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia and Least developed countries?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Europe & Central Asia and Least developed countries rank globally for labor force, female?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 23rd and Least developed countries ranks 24th of 46 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division, published as Labor force, female. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Female labor force comprises women ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.