The overall world female labor force participation rates, by country of population 15-64 years old. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OCED) comprises of over 30 countries including the US which works to facilitate economic growth.  The European Union is made up of 27 countries, 15 of which are the original signatories (EU-15). The major-7 organization comprises: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, United States.   