Mesnard, AliceAlmugren, Malak2024-12-102024Malak Almugren. (2023). Factors influencing Saudi women’s workforce participation: A quantitative study (MSc Economics Dissertation). City, University of London, School of Policy and Global Affairs.https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14154/74071This research analyzes the key demographic and socio-economic factors affecting women’s participation in Saudi Arabia’s labor market over nearly six decades. It evaluates the role of variables such as education, urbanization, fertility, and financial access within the context of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which emphasizes gender equality and economic diversification. The findings provide actionable recommendations for policymakers to address barriers to female workforce participation and promote sustainable development.This study investigates the demographic and socio-economic factors influencing women’s workforce participation in Saudi Arabia from 1965 to 2023, particularly within the framework of Vision 2030. Utilizing time-series data and employing Pearson correlation and multiple regression analyses, the research examines variables such as fertility rates, life expectancy, urbanization, education, time required to start a business, and financial development. The findings highlight a significant inverse relationship between fertility rates and female workforce participation, while urbanization, tertiary education, and financial development emerge as key positive predictors. The study offers policy recommendations including enhanced family planning programs, prioritizing urban development, and fostering financial inclusion for women entrepreneurs, contributing valuable insights for policymakers and researchers.66enSaudi women’s workforce participationeconomic diversificationVision 2030demographic factorssocio-economic factorsfertility ratesurbanizationeducationfinancial inclusionlabor marketgender equalityThesis