Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates in South Sudan
South Sudan: Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates was 91.9% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates in South Sudan, 1990–2023
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOEST/ILOSTAT) and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ratio of female to male labor force participation rates in South Sudan is 91.9%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is 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 rates in South Sudan peaked at 96.3% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 90.6%, in 1997.
That places South Sudan 18th out of 186 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % | 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 rates in South Sudan?
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates in South Sudan was 91.9% in 2023, according to International Labour Organization (ILOEST/ILOSTAT) and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest ratio of female to male labor force participation rates 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 rates 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 rates?
- South Sudan ranks 18th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is ratio of female to male labor force participation rates 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 International Labour Organization (ILOEST/ILOSTAT) and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Ratio of female to male labor force participation rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This ratio is calculated by dividing the labor force participation rate among women by the corresponding rate for men. The labor force participation rate is the share of the working-age population (ages 15 and over) who are economically active (employed or unemployed).