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
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 47.8% against 29.1% in South Asia, a difference of 18.7%.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.6 times South Asia's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
South Asia ranks 42nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 43rd of 47 groups.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 | 25.9% | 44.7% | 18.8% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2000s | 27.6% | 46.0% | 18.5% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 25.6% | 46.9% | 21.3% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 28.0% | 47.8% | 19.8% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 47.8% against 29.1% in South Asia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between South Asia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 18.7%, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 42nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 43rd of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILO), type: estimates based on external database, published as Labor force, female (% of total labor force). 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 as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.