New Zealand vs Zimbabwe: Male labor force participation rate
New Zealand
74.7%
in 2025
Zimbabwe
74.3%
in 2025
New Zealand rank
52nd
Zimbabwe rank
54th
Male labor force participation rate over time
- New Zealand
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 74.7% against 74.3% in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Zimbabwe ahead.
New Zealand ranks 52nd and Zimbabwe ranks 54th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 3 and Zimbabwe in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 73.6% | 74.3% | 0.7% | Zimbabwe |
| 2000s | 74.4% | 71.3% | 3.1% | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 74.6% | 72.7% | 1.9% | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 75.3% | 72.9% | 2.4% | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher male labor force participation rate, New Zealand or Zimbabwe?
- New Zealand, at 74.7% against 74.3% in Zimbabwe as of 2025.
- What is the difference in male labor force participation rate between New Zealand and Zimbabwe?
- 0.4%, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Zimbabwe?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do New Zealand and Zimbabwe rank globally for male labor force participation rate?
- New Zealand ranks 52nd and Zimbabwe ranks 54th 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).