China vs Estonia: Share of male vs. female employment in industry
China
37.7%
in 2025
Estonia
38.2%
in 2025
China rank
16th
Estonia rank
15th
Share of male vs. female employment in industry over time
- China
- Estonia
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 38.2% against 37.7% in China, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Estonia has been ahead every year.
China ranks 16th and Estonia ranks 15th of 186 countries.
Estonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Estonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.0% | 40.1% | 19.1% | Estonia |
| 2000s | 25.2% | 43.5% | 18.3% | Estonia |
| 2010s | 33.3% | 42.9% | 9.6% | Estonia |
| 2020s | 36.8% | 40.0% | 3.2% | Estonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of male vs. female employment in industry, China or Estonia?
- Estonia, at 38.2% against 37.7% in China as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of male vs. female employment in industry between China and Estonia?
- 0.5%, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Estonia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do China and Estonia rank globally for share of male vs. female employment in industry?
- China ranks 16th and Estonia ranks 15th 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 Share of male vs. female employment in industry. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of total employment working in the industry sector.