New Caledonia vs South Africa: Male labor participation rate
New Caledonia
62.01
in 2025
South Africa
61.74
in 2025
New Caledonia rank
155th
South Africa rank
158th
Male labor participation rate over time
- New Caledonia
- South Africa
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 62.01 against 61.74 in South Africa, a difference of 0.27.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Africa ahead.
New Caledonia ranks 155th and South Africa ranks 158th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, New Caledonia averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Caledonia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 70.77 | 71.21 | 0.4419 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 70.6 | 66.38 | 4.22 | New Caledonia |
| 2010s | 67.12 | 61.53 | 5.59 | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 62.31 | 60.35 | 1.95 | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher male labor participation rate, New Caledonia or South Africa?
- New Caledonia, at 62.01 against 61.74 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in male labor participation rate between New Caledonia and South Africa?
- 0.27, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Caledonia and South Africa?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do New Caledonia and South Africa rank globally for male labor participation rate?
- New Caledonia ranks 155th and South Africa ranks 158th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Male labor participation rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.