The gender disparity in labour force participation has remained relatively stable in Mediterranean countries over the years. In 2021, Israel led the way with the highest female-to-male ratio at 89%. France, Slovenia, Spain, and Cyprus followed closely, with rates ranging from 82% to 87%. On the other end of the spectrum, Egypt, Syria and the Palestinian Territories had the lowest rates, ranging from 22% to 25%.
Note: Analysis produced by Alma Economics, based on the most recent available World Bank data. Some indicators reflect pre-pandemic trends. Data gaps identified highlight the need to systematically collect quality data to inform decision-making.
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