A country’s labor force comprises of people who are of working age, able and willing to work. The concept of labor force is used throughout the world to determne the health and status of an economy. In essence, the more active the labor force, the more the growth of the economy and vice versa. In most countries in the world, the participation of women tends to be lower than that of men, especially in Africa, women’s participation in the labor force is shockingly low. However, there’s still a glimmer of hope in some countries in Africa. According to 2018 Labor Prosperity Index, below is the top 10 African Countries with the highest proportion of women in the labor force.
Top 10 African Countries With The Highest Proportion Of Women In The Labor Force
- Rwanda (86%)
- Tanzania (79%)
- Ethiopia (77%)
- Ghana (75%)
- Cameroon (71%)
- Uganda (67%)
- Botswana (66%)
- Kenya (63%)
- Nigeria (50%)
- South Africa (48%)
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