Share of female workers by sector in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Share of female workers by sector was 7.88 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of female workers by sector in Syrian Arab Republic, 1991–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of female workers by sector in Syrian Arab Republic is 7.88, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of female workers by sector in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 61.86 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 7.72, in 2019.
That places Syrian Arab Republic 100th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of female workers by sector in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 53.93 | — |
| 1992 | 53.55 | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 52.6 | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 29.73 | -43.5% |
| 1995 | 60.27 | +102.7% |
| 1996 | 58.38 | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 55.97 | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 53.6 | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 50.15 | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 61.86 | +23.3% |
| 2001 | 57.76 | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 53.34 | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 48.91 | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 43.2 | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 37.24 | -13.8% |
| 2006 | 31.75 | -14.7% |
| 2007 | 26.34 | -17.0% |
| 2008 | 22.15 | -15.9% |
| 2009 | 19.4 | -12.4% |
| 2010 | 15.66 | -19.3% |
| 2011 | 12.65 | -19.2% |
| 2012 | 11.69 | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 10.7 | -8.5% |
| 2014 | 9.73 | -9.0% |
| 2015 | 9.28 | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 8.73 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 8.5 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 8.05 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 7.72 | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 9.01 | +16.8% |
| 2021 | 9.69 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 9.13 | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 8.7 | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 8.27 | -4.9% |
| 2025 | 7.88 | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52.02 | 29.73 | 60.27 | 9 |
| 2000s | 40.19 | 19.4 | 61.86 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.27 | 7.72 | 15.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.78 | 7.88 | 9.69 | 6 |
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More gender data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 8,107 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 3.23 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 288,104 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 302,347 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 273,777 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 287,191 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 255,304 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 267,522 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 241,641 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 253,016 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of female workers by sector in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Share of female workers by sector in Syrian Arab Republic was 7.88 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of female workers by sector recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 61.86 in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of female workers by sector recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.72 in 2019.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for share of female workers by sector?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 100th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of female workers by sector rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of female workers by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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