Lesotho vs United States: Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population) … male 15+
Lesotho
66.9%
in 2025
United States
67.1%
in 2025
Lesotho rank
122nd
United States rank
121st
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population) … male 15+ over time
- Lesotho
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 67.1% against 66.9% in Lesotho, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Lesotho ahead.
Lesotho ranks 122nd and United States ranks 121st of 187 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Lesotho averaged higher in 3 and United States in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 80.5% | 74.3% | 6.2% | Lesotho |
| 2000s | 77.1% | 72.4% | 4.7% | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 71.9% | 69.1% | 2.8% | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 66.9% | 67.4% | 0.5% | United States |
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+), Lesotho or United States?
- United States, at 67.1% against 66.9% in Lesotho as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) between Lesotho and United States?
- 0.2%, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and United States?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Lesotho and United States rank globally for labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+)?
- Lesotho ranks 122nd and United States ranks 121st 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.