Data on employment rates of women aged 15-64 in the military-related sector (percentage of the working-age female workforce) around the world, with a graph of the top countries

Abstract

A notable feature of Poland seen in this data is the relatively high rate of female employment in military-related sectors. In recent years, Poland has been actively recruiting women into military-related jobs as it has strengthened its military and increased defense spending. This trend is thought to reflect policies that encourage women to enter the military profession and promote gender equality. The high employment of women in the military sector is likely due to Poland’s geopolitical situation and security needs. Compared to other countries, Poland stands out in its employment of women in military-related sectors, reflecting national strategy and defence policy priorities.

Employment rate for women ages 15-64 in military-related sectors (percentage of working-age female employment population)

It is worth noting that employment rates for women in Malta’s military sector reached 100% in 2009 and remains at that level today. With data dating back to 1991, Malta has demonstrated exceptional performance in the employment of women in military-related sectors. This is likely due to Malta’s small military and equal opportunities in highly specialised fields. In many other countries, employment rates for women in military-related sectors are low, making Malta a rare example. Malta’s high employment rate demonstrates that the country has a policy of providing equal opportunities for women in the military, and as a result, similar employment rates at the peak and present demonstrate the success of a sustained policy.

The maximum is 100%[2009] of Malta, and the current value is about 100%

Employment rate of women aged 15-64 in military-related sector (percentage of working-age female employment population) (Worldwide)

Employment in the military-related sector for women aged 15-64 in Malta reached 100% in 2009 and has remained at that level today, a unique phenomenon worldwide. Between 1991 and 2019, employment rates of women in the military sector remained low in many countries, especially in countries with large military organizations. On the other hand, Malta’s high employment rate can be attributed to the country’s small military and unique employment policies. Malta has implemented the ideal of gender equality through a strong commitment and proactive policy towards the employment of women in the military sector. This situation is deeply rooted in the military policies and social structures of certain countries and shows that Malta’s efforts to promote women’s participation have resulted in a very high rate of female employment in military-related sectors.

The maximum is 100%[2009] of Malta, and the current value is about 100%

Employment rate for women aged 15-64 in military-related sector (percentage of working-age female employment population) (World, latest year)

The unusual figures for employment rates of women aged 15-64 in military-related sectors in the 2021 data, particularly the extreme figure of 373m% in The Gambia, require different interpretation than usual indicators. In general, employment rates for women in military-related sectors are relatively low, with wide variations between countries and outliers like The Gambia which may indicate problems with statistical methodology or data collection. Such high numbers likely point to issues with statistical interpretation or the way the data is calculated. The average figure of 164m% and the total figure of 492m% are also far from common understanding and are unlikely to reflect the actual situation. Therefore, these figures require caution in data collection and processing and more precise analysis is required.

The maximum is 373m% of Gambia, the average is 164m%, and the total is 492m%

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