North Macedonia vs South Africa: Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023
North Macedonia
23.8%
in 2025
South Africa
24.7%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
136th
South Africa rank
134th
Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 over time
- North Macedonia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 24.7% against 23.8% in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.9%.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1991 it was North Macedonia ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 136th and South Africa ranks 134th of 171 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.0% | 18.8% | 16.3% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 29.2% | 26.7% | 2.5% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 24.6% | 23.4% | 1.2% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 21.5% | 22.5% | 1.0% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023, North Macedonia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 24.7% against 23.8% in North Macedonia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023 between North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 0.9%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and South Africa rank globally for labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023?
- North Macedonia ranks 136th and South Africa ranks 134th of 171 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Labor force participation rate for women ages 15-24, 1980 vs. 2023. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of the female working-age population aged 15-24 who are economically active (employed or unemployed). Figures refer to national estimates and may not be fully comparable across countries.