10 Countries with the Highest Percentage of Women in the Workforce

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7. Angola

Female Labor Force Participation Rate: 72.8%

According to the Women, Business, and the Law 2023 report, Angola scored 79.4 out of 100, surpassing the regional average in Sub-Saharan Africa (72.6) and the global average (77.1). Notably, Angola scored 100 in areas such as women’s freedom of movement, decision to work, entrepreneurship, and property rights. However, challenges persist in areas affecting women’s earnings, work post-childbirth, and pension benefits.

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