South Asia vs Switzerland: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%)
South Asia
45.8%
in 2025
Switzerland
66.6%
in 2025
South Asia rank
15th
Switzerland rank
13th
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) over time
- South Asia
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 66.6% against 45.8% in South Asia, a difference of 20.8%.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.5 times South Asia's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
South Asia ranks 15th and Switzerland ranks 13th of 22 groups.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62.8% | 67.9% | 5.1% | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 60.3% | 68.6% | 8.3% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 46.8% | 68.2% | 21.4% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 44.8% | 67.0% | 22.2% | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%), South Asia or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 66.6% against 45.8% in South Asia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) between South Asia and Switzerland?
- 20.8%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and Switzerland?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do South Asia and Switzerland rank globally for labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%)?
- South Asia ranks 15th and Switzerland ranks 13th of 22 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national 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.