South Africa vs Syria: Male labor participation rate
South Africa
61.74
in 2025
Syria
61.45
in 2025
South Africa rank
158th
Syria rank
161st
Male labor participation rate over time
- South Africa
- Syria
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 61.74 against 61.45 in Syria, a difference of 0.29.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Syria ahead.
South Africa ranks 158th and Syria ranks 161st of 186 countries.
Syria has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71.21 | 81.17 | 9.96 | Syria |
| 2000s | 66.38 | 76.64 | 10.26 | Syria |
| 2010s | 61.53 | 65.05 | 3.52 | Syria |
| 2020s | 60.35 | 61.24 | 0.8855 | Syria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher male labor participation rate, South Africa or Syria?
- South Africa, at 61.74 against 61.45 in Syria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in male labor participation rate between South Africa and Syria?
- 0.29, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Syria?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Syria rank globally for male labor participation rate?
- South Africa ranks 158th and Syria ranks 161st 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.