Ships’ Deck Crews and Related Workers have the lowest female representation

Ships’ Deck Crews and Related Workers exhibit the lowest share of female employees worldwide, with a mere 0.50%. This starkly highlights the gender imbalance within this occupation, suggesting significant barriers or cultural norms that limit female participation.

Occupations predominantly male-dominated

The top five occupations with the lowest share of female employees—all under 1% —underscore a global workforce trend where physically demanding or traditionally male-dominated roles such as Heavy Truck and Bus Drivers (0.71%), Machinery Mechanics and Repairers (0.80%), and Mobile Plant Operators (0.91%) are less inclusive of women.

Gradual increase in female participation across occupations

A gradual increase in female employment is observed when moving from the lowest (0.50% for Ships’ Deck Crews) to higher shares, peaking at 6.18% for Armed Forces Occupations, Other Ranks. Although this is an increase, it still points to significant gender disparity across these roles.

Technical and engineering fields show limited female inclusion

Occupations related to technical and engineering fields such as Electrotechnology Engineers (4.28%) and Electronics and Telecommunications Installers and Repairers (2.13%) reveal a notable gender gap, indicating potential areas for increased gender diversity initiatives.

Slight improvement in female representation in skilled trades

Skilled trades, while still showing low female representation, exhibit a slight improvement in sectors like Wood Treaters, Cabinet-makers, and Related Trades Workers with 4.49%. Comparatively, this suggests some trades are slightly more accessible to women than highly physical or technical occupations.

Armed forces show higher female employment than other listed occupations

Armed Forces Occupations, both Other Ranks (6.18%) and Non-commissioned Officers (5.22%), have higher shares of female employees compared to other occupations in the list, indicating a relatively better but still limited gender inclusion in military roles.

Construction and related trades lag in gender diversity

The construction sector and related trades, including Building Finishers (1.55%) and Building Frame and Related Trades Workers (2.27%), are among the occupations with lower female representation, highlighting a sector-specific challenge in attracting or retaining female talent.