South Africa vs Syrian Arab Republic: Share of male vs. female employment in industry
South Africa
28.4%
in 2025
Syrian Arab Republic
28.4%
in 2025
South Africa rank
66th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
67th
Share of male vs. female employment in industry over time
- South Africa
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 28.4% against 28.4% in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 66th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 67th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Syrian Arab Republic in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32.2% | 32.2% | 0.0% | South Africa |
| 2000s | 34.7% | 31.7% | 3.0% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 32.5% | 31.1% | 1.4% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 28.4% | 29.1% | 0.7% | Syrian Arab Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of male vs. female employment in industry, South Africa or Syrian Arab Republic?
- South Africa, at 28.4% against 28.4% in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of male vs. female employment in industry between South Africa and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 0.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for share of male vs. female employment in industry?
- South Africa ranks 66th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 67th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – 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.