Myanmar vs South Africa: Labor force participation rate
Myanmar
55.09
in 2025
South Africa
55.58
in 2025
Myanmar rank
138th
South Africa rank
136th
Labor force participation rate over time
- Myanmar
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 55.58 against 55.09 in Myanmar, a difference of 0.49.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Myanmar ahead.
Myanmar ranks 138th and South Africa ranks 136th of 186 countries.
Myanmar has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Myanmar | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 67.94 | 57.93 | 10.01 | Myanmar |
| 2000s | 66.45 | 56.16 | 10.3 | Myanmar |
| 2010s | 63.86 | 53.84 | 10.02 | Myanmar |
| 2020s | 55.99 | 53.71 | 2.29 | Myanmar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate, Myanmar or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 55.58 against 55.09 in Myanmar as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate between Myanmar and South Africa?
- 0.49, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Myanmar and South Africa?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Myanmar and South Africa rank globally for labor force participation rate?
- Myanmar ranks 138th and South Africa ranks 136th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Labor force participation rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.