South Asia vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- South Asia
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
South Asia currently reports 206.42 million against 16.92 million in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 189.50 million.
That makes South Asia's figure about 12.2 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, South Asia has been ahead every year.
South Asia ranks 19th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th of 46 groups.
South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 104.55 million | 12.77 million | 91.78 million | South Asia |
| 2000s | 141.15 million | 14.01 million | 127.14 million | South Asia |
| 2010s | 147.45 million | 15.52 million | 131.93 million | South Asia |
| 2020s | 187.28 million | 16.60 million | 170.68 million | South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, South Asia or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- South Asia, at 206.42 million against 16.92 million in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between South Asia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 189.50 million, with South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do South Asia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for labor force, female?
- South Asia ranks 19th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th 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.