New Zealand vs Vietnam: Female labor force participation rates
New Zealand
66.08
in 2025
Vietnam
68.55
in 2025
New Zealand rank
21st
Vietnam rank
20th
Female labor force participation rates over time
- New Zealand
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 68.55 against 66.08 in New Zealand, a difference of 2.47.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Vietnam has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 21st and Vietnam ranks 20th of 186 countries.
Vietnam has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54.91 | 73.5 | 18.58 | Vietnam |
| 2000s | 59.52 | 70.85 | 11.32 | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 63.24 | 72.38 | 9.14 | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 65.98 | 69.13 | 3.14 | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female labor force participation rates, New Zealand or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 68.55 against 66.08 in New Zealand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in female labor force participation rates between New Zealand and Vietnam?
- 2.47, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Vietnam?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do New Zealand and Vietnam rank globally for female labor force participation rates?
- New Zealand ranks 21st and Vietnam ranks 20th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Female labor force participation rates. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.