South Asia (IDA & IBRD) vs United Kingdom: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total … 15-24 modeled
South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
33.0%
in 2025
United Kingdom
52.4%
in 2025
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank
41st
United Kingdom rank
43rd
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total … 15-24 modeled over time
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 52.4% against 33.0% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 19.4%.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.6 times South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s.
Across all 36 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 41st and United Kingdom ranks 43rd of 47 groups.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46.7% | 65.9% | 19.2% | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 44.6% | 61.2% | 16.7% | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 33.7% | 56.9% | 23.2% | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 32.1% | 53.2% | 21.1% | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%), South Asia (IDA & IBRD) or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 52.4% against 33.0% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) between South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and United Kingdom?
- 19.4%, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and United Kingdom?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and United Kingdom rank globally for labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%)?
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 41st and United Kingdom ranks 43rd 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.