The given chart compares the proportion of female workers between 15 and 64 years old in five different countries from 2003 to 2009.
Overall, most nations recorded an upward trend over the surveyed time frame, except for Iceland which slightly decreased, while Canada and Turkey remained fairly stable. Notably, the employment rate of Iceland always reached the highest peak despite a slight reduction throughout the period.
Looking first at groups that witness an upward trend throughout the period, Germany showcased a progressive augmentation for its employment rate among women aged 15 to 64, ascending from under 60% in 2003 to approximate 65% in 2009. Similarly, Chile’s employment rate among women between 15 and 64 years old experienced a consistent soar of above 5%, commencing at 35 in the first year.
As for the remaining groups, Iceland maintained its lead over the period, which remained stable in the first three given years at around 81%, thereafter witnessing a slight reduction to roughly 78% by 2009. Meanwhile, Sweden manifested a fair stability of its employment proportion, which sustained an average of about 70 over the years. Finally, Turkey exhibited a slight fluctuation around 25%, with a low of under 22% in 2005.