Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) was 91.9% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
91.9%
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
18th
of 187 countries
All-time high
96.3%
in 2013
All-time low
90.6%
in 1997
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) in South Sudan, 1990–2023
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 91.9% for ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) in South Sudan peaked at 96.3% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 90.6%, in 1997.
South Sudan ranks 18th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 91.4% | — |
| 1991 | 91.4% | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 91.2% | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 91.0% | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 90.9% | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 90.9% | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 90.7% | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 90.6% | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 90.9% | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 91.2% | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 91.3% | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 91.3% | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 91.0% | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 90.8% | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 91.0% | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 91.5% | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 92.1% | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 92.8% | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 93.5% | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 94.1% | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 95.0% | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 95.8% | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 96.2% | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 96.3% | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 95.4% | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 94.5% | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 93.6% | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 91.9% | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 92.1% | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 93.9% | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 93.9% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 94.1% | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 92.1% | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 91.9% | -0.3% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 91.9% is above the median for low income countries, which is 86.4%, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 91.9% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 86.1%, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 91.0% | 90.6% | 91.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 91.9% | 90.8% | 94.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 94.5% | 91.9% | 96.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 93.0% | 91.9% | 94.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 15 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 92.5% compare
- 16 Azerbaijan 92.0% compare
- 17 Tanzania, United Republic of 92.0% compare
- 19 Gambia 91.8% compare
- 20 Bahamas 91.6% compare
- 21 Sweden 91.0% compare
More work & labour data for South Sudan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 11,542 1000 No (2100)
- 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, 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. — Urban population 9,132 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 23,841 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6635 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) in South Sudan?
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) in South Sudan was 91.9% in 2023, according to ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 96.3% in 2013.
- What is the lowest ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 90.6% in 1997.
- How does South Sudan rank for ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%)?
- South Sudan ranks 18th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.