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Proportion of women participating in the labor force, 1960 to 2020

Female labor force participation rate, defined as the proportion of the female population ages 15+ that is economically active. All figures correspond to national
estimates.

0%20%40%60%80%100%0%20%40%60%80%100%19602020North America37.7%56.55%North AmericaAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaSouth America