10 Countries with the Highest Percentage of Women in the Workforce

1. Solomon Islands

Female Labor Force Participation Rate: 82.7%

In the Solomon Islands, the Waka Mere program led to substantial improvements in women’s participation in the workforce. With over 6,500 employees impacted, the initiative focused on promoting women in leadership, creating supportive workplaces, and increasing opportunities in traditionally male-dominated roles. The results were impressive: the proportion of employees feeling unsafe at work dropped from 25% to 10%, with some companies reporting a 20% increase in employee confidence in grievance mechanisms. Additionally, 80% of women leader trainees received promotions or new responsibilities.

In 2022, 82.7% women participated in the country’s workforce, making Solomon Islands the country with the highest percentage of women in the workforce. 

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