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Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates, 1960 to 2020

Shown is the female-to-male ratio of labor force participation rates, calculated by dividing the labor force participation rate among women, by the corresponding rate for
men. The labor force participation rate is defined as the proportion of the population ages 15+ that is economically active.

0%20%40%60%80%100%0%20%40%60%80%100%19602020United States45.26%83.06%United StatesAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaSouth America

Source: World Bank based on data from the International Labour Organization