Nigeria vs South Africa: Labor participation rate, female
Labor participation rate, female over time
- Nigeria
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 61.9% against 60.1% in Nigeria, a difference of 1.8%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Nigeria ahead.
Nigeria ranks 36th and South Africa ranks 35th of 52 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57.3% | 50.7% | 6.6% | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 59.5% | 62.6% | 3.1% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 60.1% | 61.9% | 1.8% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor participation rate, female, Nigeria or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 61.9% against 60.1% in Nigeria as of 2010.
- What is the difference in labor participation rate, female between Nigeria and South Africa?
- 1.8%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do Nigeria and South Africa rank globally for labor participation rate, female?
- Nigeria ranks 36th 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 35-54). 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 35-54 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.