South Sudan vs Switzerland: Employment to population ratio, 15+, male (%)
South Sudan
68.1%
in 2023
Switzerland
68.0%
in 2025
South Sudan rank
72nd
Switzerland rank
73rd
Employment to population ratio, 15+, male (%) over time
- South Sudan
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 68.1% against 68.0% in Switzerland, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 33 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 72nd and Switzerland ranks 73rd of 187 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 69.5% | 75.9% | 6.4% | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 68.9% | 73.7% | 4.8% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 67.3% | 71.0% | 3.7% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 67.0% | 69.7% | 2.7% | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment to population ratio, 15+, male (%), South Sudan or Switzerland?
- South Sudan, at 68.1% against 68.0% in Switzerland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment to population ratio, 15+, male (%) between South Sudan and Switzerland?
- 0.1%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Switzerland?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do South Sudan and Switzerland rank globally for employment to population ratio, 15+, male (%)?
- South Sudan ranks 72nd and Switzerland ranks 73rd of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Employment to population ratio, 15+, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed.