Ghana vs South Africa: Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+)
Ghana
61.8%
in 2025
South Africa
61.7%
in 2025
Ghana rank
157th
South Africa rank
159th
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) over time
- Ghana
- South Africa
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 61.8% against 61.7% in South Africa, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 157th and South Africa ranks 159th of 187 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 76.2% | 71.2% | 5.0% | Ghana |
| 2000s | 76.2% | 66.4% | 9.8% | Ghana |
| 2010s | 73.3% | 61.5% | 11.8% | Ghana |
| 2020s | 63.2% | 60.4% | 2.8% | Ghana |
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+), Ghana or South Africa?
- Ghana, at 61.8% against 61.7% in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) between Ghana and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Africa?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Ghana and South Africa rank globally for labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+)?
- Ghana ranks 157th and South Africa ranks 159th 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.