The table compares five countries in terms of the percentage of women participating in the workforce and the proportion of female managers.
Overall, the figures show that a higher share of women in the labour force does not necessarily correspond to a greater representation in managerial roles. Japan stands out with an exceptionally high proportion of female managers, while Sri Lanka and Egypt have the lowest managerial representation despite having female workforce participation at different levels.
Japan has the highest percentage of female managers at 77%, which is significantly higher than in any other country, even though its female workforce participation (48%) is only moderately above average. In contrast, Sri Lanka and Egypt show notable disparities: women make up 41% and 20% of the workforce respectively, but only 9% and 12% of managers.
Australia and the United States present more balanced patterns. In Australia, women account for 42% of the workforce and 43% of managers, while in the United States the figures are similarly aligned, at 46% and 43% respectively. These countries show the smallest gaps between the two indicators.
In summary, while some countries such as Australia and the United States demonstrate relatively equal female representation across workforce levels, others – particularly Sri Lanka and Egypt – show large gaps, and Japan is unique in having a disproportionately high percentage of female managers.