Market insight
Female Labour Force Participation 2024
Participation rates for Saudi women continue to rise under labour-market reforms and sector hiring programs.
Female labour force participation in Saudi Arabia has risen sharply under social and economic reforms (transport, workplace regulation, childcare, and remote-work norms). GASTAT labour surveys publish participation and unemployment rates by gender and nationality.
HR policies for retail, tourism, and professional services must comply with HRSD Saudisation categories while competing for talent. Sector pages such as Tourism sector and Technology sector highlight licensing plus workforce compliance platforms (Qiwa, Mudad).
Recruitment
Participation rates differ by sector — technology and healthcare may require targeted graduate pipelines versus hospitality seasonal hiring.
Data source
GASTAT
Official indicators and publications
