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Economic participation rate of women Saudi Arabia 2017-Q3 2023
In the third quarter of 2023, the economic participation rate of women in Saudi Arabia was approximately 36 percent. This was a more than twofold increase from 2017 when only around 17 percent of women in the country were participating in the economy. In recent years, the country has implemented policies, and increased spending to create more opportunities for women.