Central African Republic vs Nicaragua: Male labor force participation rate
Central African Republic
82.8%
in 2025
Nicaragua
81.8%
in 2025
Central African Republic rank
17th
Nicaragua rank
19th
Male labor force participation rate over time
- Central African Republic
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 82.8% against 81.8% in Nicaragua, a difference of 1.0%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Nicaragua ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 17th and Nicaragua ranks 19th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 1 and Nicaragua in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 79.3% | 85.3% | 5.9% | Nicaragua |
| 2000s | 79.3% | 85.4% | 6.1% | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 81.6% | 83.2% | 1.5% | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 82.4% | 82.0% | 0.4% | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher male labor force participation rate, Central African Republic or Nicaragua?
- Central African Republic, at 82.8% against 81.8% in Nicaragua as of 2025.
- What is the difference in male labor force participation rate between Central African Republic and Nicaragua?
- 1.0%, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Nicaragua?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Central African Republic and Nicaragua rank globally for male labor force participation rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 17th and Nicaragua ranks 19th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Male labor force participation rate. 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 male working-age population (ages 15 and over) who are economically active (employed or unemployed).