Democratic Republic of Congo vs Iran: Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population) … male 15+
Democratic Republic of Congo
66.8%
in 2025
Iran
67.2%
in 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
123rd
Iran rank
120th
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population) … male 15+ over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 67.2% against 66.8% in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Iran ahead.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 123rd and Iran ranks 120th of 187 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Democratic Republic of Congo averaged higher in 2 and Iran in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 72.9% | 78.0% | 5.1% | Iran |
| 2000s | 73.3% | 71.7% | 1.6% | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2010s | 69.1% | 68.8% | 0.3% | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2020s | 67.0% | 67.7% | 0.7% | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+), Democratic Republic of Congo or Iran?
- Iran, at 67.2% against 66.8% in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) between Democratic Republic of Congo and Iran?
- 0.4%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Iran?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Iran rank globally for labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+)?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 123rd and Iran ranks 120th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (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 is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.