IDA only vs South Sudan: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%)
IDA only
47.6%
in 2025
South Sudan
62.7%
in 2023
IDA only rank
16th
South Sudan rank
19th
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) over time
- IDA only
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 62.7% against 47.6% in IDA only, a difference of 15.1%.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.3 times IDA only's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
IDA only ranks 16th and South Sudan ranks 19th of 47 groups.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IDA only | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54.9% | 67.3% | 12.4% | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 53.2% | 66.3% | 13.1% | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 48.7% | 63.6% | 14.9% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 47.5% | 63.3% | 15.8% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%), IDA only or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 62.7% against 47.6% in IDA only as of 2023.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) between IDA only and South Sudan?
- 15.1%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IDA only and South Sudan?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do IDA only and South Sudan rank globally for labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%)?
- IDA only ranks 16th and South Sudan ranks 19th of 47 groups.
- 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, total (%) (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.