The line graph illustrates the percentage of women aged 15-64 in employment across five different nations between 2003 and 2009. Overall, it is clear that Iceland consistently reported the highest female employment rates, whereas Turkey recorded the lowest figures throughout the six-year period. While most countries experienced a gradual increase in employment, Iceland saw a slight decline.
Iceland began the period with 81% of women in employment, a figure that remained stable until 2005 before dipping slightly to 80% in 2007 and ending at 78% in 2009. Canada followed a more stable trajectory, starting at 69% in 2003 and rising marginally to reach 70% by 2009. Germany also showed consistent growth, climbing steadily from 59% in 2003 to 63% by the end of the period.
In contrast, Chile and Turkey occupied the lower end of the spectrum. Chile experienced a notable upward trend, with its employment rate rising from 35% in 2003 to 41% in 2009. Turkey, however, saw its rate fluctuate, dropping from 25% in 2003 to a low of 21% in 2005, before recovering to 24% by 2009, remaining significantly below the other nations.