Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs South Sudan: Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- South Sudan
How they compare
Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 92.5% against 91.9% in South Sudan, a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 15th and South Sudan ranks 18th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 2 and South Sudan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 98.4% | 91.0% | 7.4% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2000s | 95.6% | 91.9% | 3.7% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 90.2% | 94.5% | 4.3% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 91.0% | 93.0% | 2.0% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher ratio of female to male labor force participation rates, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or South Sudan?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 92.5% against 91.9% in South Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in ratio of female to male labor force participation rates between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Sudan?
- 0.6%, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Sudan?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Sudan rank globally for ratio of female to male labor force participation rates?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 15th and South Sudan ranks 18th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILOEST/ILOSTAT) and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This ratio is calculated by dividing the labor force participation rate among women by the corresponding rate for men. The labor force participation rate is the share of the working-age population (ages 15 and over) who are economically active (employed or unemployed).