Male labor participation rate in South Sudan
South Sudan: Male labor participation rate was 76.64 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
76.64
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
41st
of 186 countries
All-time high
78.37
in 1997
All-time low
74.97
in 2013
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Male labor participation rate in South Sudan, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, male labor participation rate in South Sudan stood at 76.64.
That represents a change of up 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male labor participation rate in South Sudan peaked at 78.37 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 74.97, in 2013.
That places South Sudan 41st out of 186 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Male labor participation rate in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 77.88 | — |
| 1991 | 77.89 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 77.97 | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 78.12 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 78.18 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 78.22 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 78.33 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 78.37 | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 78.21 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 78.01 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 77.93 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 77.95 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 78.1 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 78.24 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 78.12 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 77.78 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 77.39 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 76.96 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 76.56 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 76.22 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 75.73 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 75.23 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 75.02 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 74.97 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 75.47 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 75.97 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 76.5 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 77.53 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 77.44 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 76.37 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 75.64 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 75.82 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 76.66 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 76.64 | -0.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 76.64 is above the median for low income countries, which is 76.14, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 76.64 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 70.1, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 78.12 | 77.88 | 78.37 | 10 |
| 2000s | 77.52 | 76.22 | 78.24 | 10 |
| 2010s | 76.02 | 74.97 | 77.53 | 10 |
| 2020s | 76.19 | 75.64 | 76.66 | 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 male labor participation rate in South Sudan?
- Male labor participation rate in South Sudan was 76.64 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest male labor participation rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 78.37 in 1997.
- What is the lowest male labor participation rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.97 in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for male labor participation rate?
- South Sudan ranks 41st out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is male labor participation rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Male labor participation rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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