Women in the labor force in Iraq: 10.9% (Women in work, 2025 · 182nd of 184). Women in the labor force (% of women 15+) in Iraq: 10.9% in 2025, ranking 182nd of 184 countries. In 2010 it was 12.0%.
Data last updated · Period: 2010–2025
Understanding the chart
The line chart above tracks women in the labor force (% of women 15+) in Iraq for each year from 2010 to 2025, 16 data points in all. Each dot is one year; the first and last years and the highest point are labelled with their values, and the vertical scale is in % of women 15+. All values in this period were above zero. The data table below the chart lists every value, and you can download the data, embed the chart or share it from the buttons above. The figures cover 2010–2025 and come from World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
Key insights
- Between 2010 and 2025, Iraq's women in work fell from 12.0% to 10.9%, a fall of 1.1 percentage points.
- The highest value in this period was 14.7% in 2016; the lowest was 10.9% in 2020.
- Recently, the figure has moved up and down over the last three years (2024: 11.0%; 2025: 10.9%).
- That is 38.0 percentage points below the world figure of 48.9%.
- Iraq has the 182nd-highest value of 184 countries with recent data.
- In Western Asia, Iraq has the 17th-highest value of 18 countries with recent data; the highest is Israel (62.3%), and the typical (median) value is 39.7%.
Analysis
Averaged over periods, the figure was 12.5% in 2010 to 2014, 12.6% in 2015 to 2019 and 11.0% in 2020 onwards. The value went up in 9 of the 15 year-to-year steps and down in 6. The biggest one-year rise came in 2014 (+0.9 percentage points). The biggest one-year fall came in 2017 (−3.3 percentage points). Year to year, the figure typically varied by about 1.2 percentage points around its average of 12.0%, a moderately variable pattern.
What it means
For businesses and investors, the figure is most useful alongside related measures for the same country, such as growth, inflation, population and incomes, and compared with similar countries. Compared with its neighbours in Western Asia, where the typical value is 39.7%, Iraq is 28.8 percentage points lower.
Related figures
- Women in the labor force (% of women 15+) by country, 2025: 82.9% (highest: Madagascar). The share of women aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work.
- Women in the labor force (% of women 15+) in United Arab Emirates, 2010–2025: 53.0% (Women in work, 2025 · 94th of 184). Women in the labor force (% of women 15+) in United Arab Emirates: 53.0% in 2025, ranking 94th of 184 countries.
- Women in the labor force (% of women 15+) in Armenia, 2010–2025: 51.1% (Women in work, 2025 · 114th of 184). Women in the labor force (% of women 15+) in Armenia: 51.1% in 2025, ranking 114th of 184 countries.
About this statistic
The share of women aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. Shapes household incomes, demand for childcare and convenience services, and the pool of workers.
Employment and labour force figures show how many people earn an income and how tight the job market is, which shapes both consumer demand and hiring costs. The figures come from the World Bank's World Development Indicators, which compile official national statistics in a consistent form so countries can be compared.
Questions and answers
What is the women in the labor force (% of women 15+) in Iraq?
10.9% (Women in work, 2025 · 182nd of 184). Women in the labor force (% of women 15+) in Iraq: 10.9% in 2025, ranking 182nd of 184 countries. In 2010 it was 12.0%.
How has women in work in Iraq changed since 2010?
Between 2010 and 2025, Iraq's women in work fell from 12.0% to 10.9%, a fall of 1.1 percentage points. The highest value in this period was 14.7% in 2016; the lowest was 10.9% in 2020.
Where does this data come from?
From World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0), covering 2010–2025. The share of women aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. Shapes household incomes, demand for childcare and convenience services, and the pool of workers.
Data
| Year | Women in the labor force (% of women 15+) |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.0% |
| 2011 | 12.0% |
| 2012 | 11.9% |
| 2013 | 12.8% |
| 2014 | 13.7% |
| 2015 | 14.2% |
| 2016 | 14.7% |
| 2017 | 11.3% |
| 2018 | 11.4% |
| 2019 | 11.6% |
| 2020 | 10.9% |
| 2021 | 10.9% |
| 2022 | 11.2% |
| 2023 | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 11.0% |
| 2025 | 10.9% |
Source and notes
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Period: 2010–2025. Coverage: Iraq.
The share of women aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. Shapes household incomes, demand for childcare and convenience services, and the pool of workers.
Cite this statistic
Please also credit the original source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).Related statistics
- Women in the labor force (% of women 15+) by country, 2025
- Women in the labor force (% of women 15+) in United Arab Emirates, 2010–2025
- Women in the labor force (% of women 15+) in Armenia, 2010–2025
- Women in the labor force (% of women 15+) in Azerbaijan, 2010–2025
- Women in the labor force (% of women 15+) in Bahrain, 2010–2025
- GDP of Iraq, 2010–2025
- Economic growth (GDP growth) in Iraq, 2010–2025
- GDP per person in Iraq, 2010–2025
- GDP per person, adjusted for prices (PPP, international $) in Iraq, 2010–2024
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