Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) vs Mexico: Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+)
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
68.6%
in 2025
Mexico
77.1%
in 2025
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) rank
36th
Mexico rank
38th
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) over time
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 77.1% against 68.6% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 8.5%.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 36th and Mexico ranks 38th of 47 groups.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 70.3% | 83.6% | 13.3% | Mexico |
| 2000s | 66.9% | 80.7% | 13.8% | Mexico |
| 2010s | 68.3% | 78.7% | 10.3% | Mexico |
| 2020s | 68.6% | 76.4% | 7.8% | Mexico |
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+), Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 77.1% against 68.6% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) between Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Mexico?
- 8.5%, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Mexico?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Mexico rank globally for labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+)?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 36th and Mexico ranks 38th of 47 groups.
- 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.