Labor force, female in West Bank and Gaza stood at 298,514 in 2022, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 11% from 268,441 in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was 192,122 (up 55% since). The latest value is the highest since 1990; the lowest was 56,955 in 1990. West Bank and Gaza ranked 151st highest of the 186 countries in this dataset in 2022; China ranked first.
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Labor force, female reflects labor market conditions in West Bank and Gaza, indicating the balance between available workers and job openings. It serves as a crucial signal of economic health, consumer spending capacity, and social stability. Labor market data typically includes multiple dimensions: unemployment rates, employment-to-population ratios, labor force participation, and wage growth. Each metric captures different aspects of job market dynamics — for example, the unemployment rate counts only those actively seeking work, while the participation rate reveals how many working-age people are engaged in the labor market. In West Bank and Gaza, labor statistics are gathered through household surveys, employer reports, and administrative records like unemployment benefit claims. Changes in Labor force, female often precede broader economic shifts: rising unemployment typically signals slowing economic activity, while tightening labor markets may foreshadow wage pressures and inflation.
Labor force, female in West Bank and Gaza stood at 298,514 in 2022, according to World Bank.
The latest value is up 11% from 268,441 in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was 192,122 (up 55% since).
West Bank and Gaza ranked 151st highest of the 186 countries in this dataset in 2022; China ranked first.
The latest value is the highest since 1990; the lowest was 56,955 in 1990.
| Indicator | Labor force, female |
|---|---|
| Country | West Bank and Gaza |
| Category | Demographics |
| Source | World Bank |
| Interactive chart | View on EconDash |
| API access | EconDash API documentation |
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World Bank. (2026). Labor force, female — West Bank and Gaza [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-tlf-totl-fe-in/PSE. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.TLF.TOTL.FE.IN
World Bank. "Labor force, female — West Bank and Gaza." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-tlf-totl-fe-in/PSE. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.TLF.TOTL.FE.IN.
World Bank. 2026. "Labor force, female — West Bank and Gaza." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-tlf-totl-fe-in/PSE. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.TLF.TOTL.FE.IN.
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author = {{World Bank}},
title = {{Labor force, female --- West Bank and Gaza}},
howpublished = {EconDash},
year = {2026},
url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-tlf-totl-fe-in/PSE},
note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.TLF.TOTL.FE.IN}
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