Abstract

This study analyzes the gap between women’s educational attainment and access to formal employment in Indonesia using a demographic and labor market perspective. Despite the increasing share of women of productive age and relatively high labor force participation, women remain largely concentrated in informal employment. This study employs a descriptive quantitative approach using aggregated national data from the 2024 National Labor Force Survey (SAKERNAS) published by Statistics Indonesia. The analysis focuses on demographic structure, educational attainment, labor force participation, and formal employment. The findings reveal a mismatch between demographic potential and employment quality. While women of productive age dominate the labor force, only a limited proportion have completed upper secondary education or are employed in the formal sector. This indicates the presence of structural barriers that constrain women’s access to quality employment. The study highlights the need for policies that strengthen educational attainment and expand inclusive formal employment opportunities for women in Indonesia.