Female labor participation in India

Female labor participation

32.4%

World rank

#163

of 186

Percentile

12%

higher is better

Data quality

Measured

Year: 2025

Share of working-age women in the labor force.

Source: World Bank Open Data · source data.

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FAQ

What is the female labor participation in India?

India has a female labor participation of 32.4% % (2025). Share of working-age women in the labor force.

How does India rank for female labor participation?

India ranks #163 of 186 countries for female labor participation (higher is better).