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Only 5% of Afghan Women in Labor Force Under Taliban, ILO Says

Afghan women's labor force participation has fallen to 5.1% in 2026 from 16.5% in 2020, the ILO says, amid Taliban restrictions on work and education.

  • Only 5.1% of Afghan women in labor force in 2026, lowest globally
  • Taliban's 2021 takeover led to 16.5% female labor participation decline
  • 84% of young women classified as NEETs, up from 76% in 2020

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