10 Countries with the Highest Percentage of Women in the Workforce

In this article, we will look at the 10 countries with the highest percentage of women in the workforce.  We have also discussed the state of female workforce globally and its challenges in another article. If you are interested in reading about that along with a more extensive list, head straight to the 25 Countries with the Highest Percentage of Women in the Workforce.

10. Moldova

Female Labor Force Participation Rate: 72.2%

While the female labor force participation is high, young women, especially, encounter barriers to entering the job market. Traditional gender norms perpetuate this disparity, focusing on women’s role in childcare and household responsibilities, hindering their pursuit of careers and entrepreneurial endeavors. While legislative measures have been introduced to address workplace gender equality, implementation lags.