Economy, Banking and Finance · 17 January 2026

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics records women’s Labor Force Participation Rate at 57.3 percent.

Exam-focused facts from the 17 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Labor Force Participation Rate for Women stood at 57.3 percent in December 2025.
  • The data is released monthly and seasonally adjusted.
  • The next release date for this indicator is February 6, 2026.