# Ratio of Female to Male Labor Force Participation Rate (%)
The **ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%)** is an important indicator of **gender equality in the labor force**.
This rate is **calculated by dividing the female labor force participation rate by the male labor force participation rate and multiplying the result by 100**.
- The chart shows the ratio of female to male labor force participation in the **United States** from **2000 to 2022**.
- In **2022**, the ratio of female to male labor force participation reached **83%**.
This indicates a **significant gender gap in labor force participation**, as the number of **females participating in the labor force is less than that of males**.