New Zealand vs Philippines: Employment rate, men vs. women
New Zealand
71.1%
in 2025
Philippines
71.0%
in 2025
New Zealand rank
51st
Philippines rank
52nd
Employment rate, men vs. women over time
- New Zealand
- Philippines
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 71.1% against 71.0% in Philippines, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Philippines ahead.
New Zealand ranks 51st and Philippines ranks 52nd of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 1 and Philippines in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 67.3% | 73.2% | 5.9% | Philippines |
| 2000s | 71.0% | 73.1% | 2.1% | Philippines |
| 2010s | 70.8% | 72.4% | 1.5% | Philippines |
| 2020s | 72.3% | 69.4% | 2.9% | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment rate, men vs. women, New Zealand or Philippines?
- New Zealand, at 71.1% against 71.0% in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment rate, men vs. women between New Zealand and Philippines?
- 0.1%, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Philippines?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do New Zealand and Philippines rank globally for employment rate, men vs. women?
- New Zealand ranks 51st and Philippines ranks 52nd of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Employment rate, men vs. women. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of the male working-age population (ages 15 and older) who are employed.