South Africa vs Syrian Arab Republic: Male labor force participation rate
South Africa
61.7%
in 2025
Syrian Arab Republic
61.4%
in 2025
South Africa rank
158th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
161st
Male labor force participation rate over time
- South Africa
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 61.7% against 61.4% in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
South Africa ranks 158th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 161st of 186 countries.
Syrian Arab Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71.2% | 81.2% | 10.0% | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2000s | 66.4% | 76.6% | 10.3% | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2010s | 61.5% | 65.1% | 3.5% | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2020s | 60.4% | 61.2% | 0.9% | Syrian Arab Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher male labor force participation rate, South Africa or Syrian Arab Republic?
- South Africa, at 61.7% against 61.4% in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in male labor force participation rate between South Africa and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 0.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for male labor force participation rate?
- South Africa ranks 158th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 161st 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).