Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 73.41 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in South Sudan, 1990–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 73.41 for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South Sudan peaked at 74.49 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 73.23, in 2020.
That places South Sudan 19th out of 188 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 74.36 | — |
| 1991 | 74.36 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 74.38 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 74.42 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 74.44 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 74.45 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 74.48 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 74.49 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 74.44 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 74.39 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 74.37 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 74.37 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 74.42 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 74.46 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 74.43 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 74.34 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 74.22 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 74.11 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 73.99 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 73.9 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 73.76 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 73.62 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 73.56 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 73.55 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 73.69 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 73.83 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 73.98 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 74.27 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 74.24 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 73.94 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 73.23 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 73.5 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 73.54 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 73.41 | -0.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 73.41 is above the median for low income countries, which is 66.81, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 73.41 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 64.13, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 74.42 | 74.36 | 74.49 | 10 |
| 2000s | 74.26 | 73.9 | 74.46 | 10 |
| 2010s | 73.84 | 73.55 | 74.27 | 10 |
| 2020s | 73.42 | 73.23 | 73.54 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More work & labour data for South Sudan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0087 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0382 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6635 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 9,132 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 16,235 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 12,299 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 11,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 23,841 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South Sudan?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South Sudan was 73.41 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 74.49 in 1997.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.23 in 2020.
- How does South Sudan rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- South Sudan ranks 19th out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.