Countries with Highest Female Workforce Participation in 2026 Revealed

• Female labour force participation is a crucial indicator of economic development and gender equality.
• ILO data shows high rates in both the poorest and highly developed nations, more so than middle-income countries.
• North Korea leads globally with 87% female workforce participation, according to 2025 data.
• Iceland, Netherlands, Sweden, and New Zealand show high rates due to strong gender equality policies.
• Switzerland has 80% participation, but 60.7% of employed women work in part-time roles.