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Women’s Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) In The United States Since 1990

As of 2018, nearly 6 in 10 women aged 16 and older (57.1 percent) worked outside the home, compared with 33.9% in 1950 and 43.3% in 1970. To determine female labor force participation rate in the United States from 1990 to 2018, CEOWORLD magazine used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; 1990 to 2018; aged 16 and older.

The data below shows the unadjusted female labor force participation rate from 1990 to 2018. In 2018, about 57.1% of the female labor force, participated in the job market.

The labor force participation rate (LFPR) refers to the number of people available for work as a percentage of the total population.

Labor force participation rate (LFPR) = Labor Force / Civilian Non-Institutionalized Population

Where the Labor Force = the number of people available for work (Employed + Unemployed)

Where the Civilian Non-Institutionalized Population = everyone living in the U.S. who is 16 or older minus those on active duty in the Armed Forces and minus inmates of institutions such as prisons, nursing homes, and mental hospitals.

Women’s Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) In The United States Since 1990:

  • 2018: 57.1%
  • 2017: 57%
  • 2016: 56.8%
  • 2015: 56.7%
  • 2014: 57%
  • 2013: 57.2%
  • 2012: 57.7%
  • 2011: 58.1%
  • 2010: 58.6%
  • 2009: 59.2%
  • 2008: 59.5%
  • 2007: 59.3%
  • 2006: 59.4%
  • 2005: 59.3%
  • 2004: 59.2%
  • 2003: 59.5%
  • 2002: 59.6%
  • 2001: 59.8%
  • 2000: 59.9%
  • 1999: 60%
  • 1998: 59.8%
  • 1997: 59.8%
  • 1996: 59.3%
  • 1995: 58.9%
  • 1994: 58.8%
  • 1993: 57.9%
  • 1992: 57.8%
  • 1991: 57.4%
  • 1990: 57.5%

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CEOWORLD magazine - Latest - Executive Education - Women’s Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) In The United States Since 1990
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