Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Labor force, female, annual growth rate was 6.33 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, labor force, female, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia stood at 6.33 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 134.8% on the previous year and down 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor force, female, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 27.93 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -12.15 % change on previous year, in 2017.
That places Saudi Arabia 3rd out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4.37 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 5.66 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 1993 | 7.06 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 1994 | 6.97 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 6.9 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 6.82 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 6.75 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 6.68 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 6.63 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
| 2001 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 2002 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +196.8% |
| 2003 | 6.69 % change on previous year | +115.7% |
| 2004 | 6.92 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 7.12 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 7.31 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -81.8% |
| 2008 | 2.18 % change on previous year | +63.7% |
| 2009 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 2010 | 6.12 % change on previous year | +225.4% |
| 2011 | 12.22 % change on previous year | +99.8% |
| 2012 | 8.35 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 2013 | 5.45 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 2014 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 2015 | 11.84 % change on previous year | +169.7% |
| 2016 | 9.74 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 2017 | -12.15 % change on previous year | -224.7% |
| 2018 | 8.91 % change on previous year | -173.3% |
| 2019 | 12.72 % change on previous year | +42.7% |
| 2020 | 27.93 % change on previous year | +119.7% |
| 2021 | 15.06 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 2022 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -65.2% |
| 2023 | 6.69 % change on previous year | +27.8% |
| 2024 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -59.7% |
| 2025 | 6.33 % change on previous year | +134.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.43 % change on previous year | 4.37 % change on previous year | 7.06 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.89 % change on previous year | 1.05 % change on previous year | 7.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.76 % change on previous year | -12.15 % change on previous year | 12.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.66 % change on previous year | 2.69 % change on previous year | 27.93 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 1 Palestine, State of 11.2 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Belize 8.01 % change on previous year compare
- 4 United Arab Emirates 6.32 % change on previous year compare
- 5 South Sudan 5.52 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Qatar 4.99 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Saudi Arabia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 8,519 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.7629 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 275,243 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 288,722 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 275,525 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 288,548 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 263,011 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 275,073 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 253,491 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 263,958 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor force, female, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was 6.33 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labor force, female, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 27.93 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest labor force, female, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.15 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for labor force, female, annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 3rd out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labor force, female, annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labor force, female, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labor force, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labor force, female World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labor force, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.