Lao People's Democratic Republic vs South Africa: Female share of the labor force
Lao People's Democratic Republic
46.7%
in 2025
South Africa
46.6%
in 2025
Lao People's Democratic Republic rank
73rd
South Africa rank
75th
Female share of the labor force over time
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- South Africa
How they compare
Lao People's Democratic Republic currently reports 46.7% against 46.6% in South Africa, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Lao People's Democratic Republic has been ahead every year.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 73rd and South Africa ranks 75th of 186 countries.
Lao People's Democratic Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lao People's Democratic Republic | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48.0% | 40.2% | 7.8% | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
| 2000s | 47.1% | 45.2% | 1.9% | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
| 2010s | 46.8% | 45.8% | 1.0% | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
| 2020s | 46.6% | 46.0% | 0.6% | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female share of the labor force, Lao People's Democratic Republic or South Africa?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic, at 46.7% against 46.6% in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in female share of the labor force between Lao People's Democratic Republic and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with Lao People's Democratic Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lao People's Democratic Republic and South Africa?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Lao People's Democratic Republic and South Africa rank globally for female share of the labor force?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 73rd and South Africa ranks 75th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization and UN Population Division, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Female share of the labor force. 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 working-age population economically active (employed or unemployed) who are female.