China vs South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%)
China
47.7%
in 2025
South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
19.6%
in 2025
China rank
43rd
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank
42nd
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) over time
- China
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
How they compare
China currently reports 47.7% against 19.6% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 28.1%.
That makes China's figure about 2.4 times South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s.
Across all 36 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 43rd and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 42nd of 187 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 73.6% | 25.7% | 47.9% | China |
| 2000s | 60.9% | 25.2% | 35.7% | China |
| 2010s | 51.1% | 17.9% | 33.2% | China |
| 2020s | 46.9% | 18.4% | 28.6% | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%), China or South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- China, at 47.7% against 19.6% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) between China and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 28.1%, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do China and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank globally for labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%)?
- China ranks 43rd and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 42nd of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (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
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.