Sao Tome and Principe vs South Africa: Labor participation rate, female

Sao Tome and Principe
60.6%
in 2010
South Africa
63.1%
in 2010
Sao Tome and Principe rank
37th
South Africa rank
35th

Labor participation rate, female over time

  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 63.1% against 60.6% in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 2.5%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sao Tome and Principe ahead.

Sao Tome and Principe ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 35th of 52 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sao Tome and Principe South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 53.4% 53.9% 0.5% South Africa
2000s 57.9% 64.8% 6.8% South Africa
2010s 60.6% 63.1% 2.5% South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor participation rate, female, Sao Tome and Principe or South Africa?
South Africa, at 63.1% against 60.6% in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2010.
What is the difference in labor participation rate, female between Sao Tome and Principe and South Africa?
2.5%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sao Tome and Principe and South Africa?
21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
How do Sao Tome and Principe and South Africa rank globally for labor participation rate, female?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 35th of 52 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database, published as Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 25-34). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 25-34)
Unit
% of female population ages 25-34
Source
International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
58 places, 1,218 data points, 1990–2010
Last refreshed

Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 25-34 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. The participation rates are harmonized to account for differences in national data collection and tabulation methodologies as well as for other country-specific factors such as military service requirements. The series includes both nationally reported and imputed data and only estimates that are national, meaning there are no geographic limitations in coverage.