New Zealand vs Vietnam: Labor force participation rate
New Zealand
70.35
in 2025
Vietnam
72.78
in 2025
New Zealand rank
27th
Vietnam rank
24th
Labor force participation rate over time
- New Zealand
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 72.78 against 70.35 in New Zealand, a difference of 2.43.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Vietnam has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 27th and Vietnam ranks 24th of 186 countries.
Vietnam has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64.01 | 76.97 | 12.96 | Vietnam |
| 2000s | 66.71 | 74.63 | 7.92 | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 68.79 | 76.92 | 8.13 | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 70.6 | 73.67 | 3.08 | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate, New Zealand or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 72.78 against 70.35 in New Zealand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate between New Zealand and Vietnam?
- 2.43, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Vietnam?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do New Zealand and Vietnam rank globally for labor force participation rate?
- New Zealand ranks 27th and Vietnam ranks 24th 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.