New Zealand vs Viet Nam: Female labor force participation rate
New Zealand
66.1%
in 2025
Viet Nam
68.6%
in 2025
New Zealand rank
21st
Viet Nam rank
20th
Female labor force participation rate over time
- New Zealand
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Viet Nam currently reports 68.6% against 66.1% in New Zealand, a difference of 2.5%.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Viet Nam has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 21st and Viet Nam ranks 20th of 186 countries.
Viet Nam has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54.9% | 73.5% | 18.6% | Viet Nam |
| 2000s | 59.5% | 70.8% | 11.3% | Viet Nam |
| 2010s | 63.2% | 72.4% | 9.1% | Viet Nam |
| 2020s | 66.0% | 69.1% | 3.1% | Viet Nam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female labor force participation rate, New Zealand or Viet Nam?
- Viet Nam, at 68.6% against 66.1% in New Zealand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in female labor force participation rate between New Zealand and Viet Nam?
- 2.5%, with Viet Nam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Viet Nam?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do New Zealand and Viet Nam rank globally for female labor force participation rate?
- New Zealand ranks 21st and Viet Nam ranks 20th 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 Female labor force participation rate. 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 female working-age population (ages 15 and over) who are economically active (employed or unemployed).