South Africa vs Sudan: Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+)
South Africa
61.7%
in 2025
Sudan
61.6%
in 2022
South Africa rank
159th
Sudan rank
161st
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) over time
- South Africa
- Sudan
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 61.7% against 61.6% in Sudan, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 33 years both countries report, Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 159th and Sudan ranks 161st of 187 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71.2% | 75.7% | 4.5% | Sudan |
| 2000s | 66.4% | 73.2% | 6.9% | Sudan |
| 2010s | 61.5% | 67.2% | 5.7% | Sudan |
| 2020s | 59.0% | 61.9% | 2.9% | Sudan |
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+), South Africa or Sudan?
- South Africa, at 61.7% against 61.6% in Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) between South Africa and Sudan?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sudan?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Sudan rank globally for labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+)?
- South Africa ranks 159th and Sudan ranks 161st 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.