Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Lesotho: Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+)
Iran, Islamic Republic of
67.2%
in 2025
Lesotho
66.9%
in 2025
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
120th
Lesotho rank
122nd
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Lesotho
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 67.2% against 66.9% in Lesotho, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 120th and Lesotho ranks 122nd of 187 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 1 and Lesotho in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 78.0% | 80.5% | 2.5% | Lesotho |
| 2000s | 71.7% | 77.1% | 5.4% | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 68.8% | 71.9% | 3.1% | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 67.7% | 66.9% | 0.8% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
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+), Iran, Islamic Republic of or Lesotho?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 67.2% against 66.9% in Lesotho as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Lesotho?
- 0.3%, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Lesotho?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Lesotho rank globally for labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+)?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 120th and Lesotho ranks 122nd 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.