South Africa vs Sudan: Male labor force participation rate
South Africa
61.7%
in 2025
Sudan
61.6%
in 2022
South Africa rank
158th
Sudan rank
160th
Male labor force participation rate over time
- South Africa
- Sudan
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 61.7% against 61.6% in Sudan, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 33 years both countries report, Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 158th and Sudan ranks 160th of 186 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71.2% | 75.7% | 4.5% | Sudan |
| 2000s | 66.4% | 73.2% | 6.9% | Sudan |
| 2010s | 61.5% | 67.2% | 5.7% | Sudan |
| 2020s | 59.0% | 61.9% | 2.9% | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher male labor force participation rate, South Africa or Sudan?
- South Africa, at 61.7% against 61.6% in Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in male labor force participation rate between South Africa and Sudan?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sudan?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Sudan rank globally for male labor force participation rate?
- South Africa ranks 158th and Sudan ranks 160th 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.
Individual pages
About this data
Share of the male working-age population (ages 15 and over) who are economically active (employed or unemployed).