Iran vs Other small states: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- Iran
- Other small states
How they compare
Iran currently reports 4.99 million against 2.52 million in Other small states, a difference of 2.47 million.
That makes Iran's figure about 2.0 times Other small states's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 48th and Other small states ranks 45th of 186 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Other small states | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.92 million | 1.42 million | 494,024 | Iran |
| 2000s | 4.13 million | 1.70 million | 2.43 million | Iran |
| 2010s | 4.70 million | 2.07 million | 2.63 million | Iran |
| 2020s | 4.71 million | 2.40 million | 2.31 million | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, Iran or Other small states?
- Iran, at 4.99 million against 2.52 million in Other small states as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between Iran and Other small states?
- 2.47 million, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Other small states?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Iran and Other small states rank globally for labor force, female?
- Iran ranks 48th and Other small states ranks 45th of 186 countries.
- 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.