South Sudan vs Viet Nam: Female labor force participation rate
South Sudan
70.4%
in 2023
Viet Nam
68.6%
in 2025
South Sudan rank
18th
Viet Nam rank
20th
Female labor force participation rate over time
- South Sudan
- Viet Nam
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 70.4% against 68.6% in Viet Nam, a difference of 1.8%.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Viet Nam ahead.
South Sudan ranks 18th and Viet Nam ranks 20th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Sudan averaged higher in 2 and Viet Nam in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71.1% | 73.5% | 2.4% | Viet Nam |
| 2000s | 71.3% | 70.8% | 0.4% | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 71.8% | 72.4% | 0.6% | Viet Nam |
| 2020s | 70.8% | 69.3% | 1.5% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female labor force participation rate, South Sudan or Viet Nam?
- South Sudan, at 70.4% against 68.6% in Viet Nam as of 2023.
- What is the difference in female labor force participation rate between South Sudan and Viet Nam?
- 1.8%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Viet Nam?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Sudan and Viet Nam rank globally for female labor force participation rate?
- South Sudan ranks 18th 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).