Share of male vs. female employment in industry in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Share of male vs. female employment in industry was 11.6% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
11.6%
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
173rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
12.3%
in 1996
All-time low
11.2%
in 2009
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Share of male vs. female employment in industry in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, share of male vs. female employment in industry in Congo, Democratic Republic of the stood at 11.6%.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of male vs. female employment in industry in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 12.3% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 11.2%, in 2009.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 173rd of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Share of male vs. female employment in industry in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12.3% | — |
| 1992 | 12.3% | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 12.1% | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 12.1% | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 12.1% | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 12.3% | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 11.9% | -3.5% |
| 1998 | 11.8% | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 11.7% | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 11.6% | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 11.4% | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 11.4% | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 11.3% | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 11.5% | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 11.5% | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 11.4% | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 11.3% | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 11.5% | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 11.2% | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 11.7% | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 11.8% | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 11.9% | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 12.0% | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 12.0% | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 11.9% | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 11.8% | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 11.8% | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 12.0% | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 11.7% | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 11.7% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 11.3% | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 11.6% | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 11.5% | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 11.6% | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 11.6% | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% | 9 |
| 2000s | 11.4% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- 170 Mozambique 12.0% compare
- 171 Tanzania, United Republic of 11.8% compare
- 172 Solomon Islands 11.7% compare
- 174 Yemen 11.1% compare
- 175 Uganda 10.8% compare
- 176 Madagascar 10.5% compare
More work & labour data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 23,407 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 64.13 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 41,856 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 4,595 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 1,696 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 61.26 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 3.69 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 3.33 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of male vs. female employment in industry in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Share of male vs. female employment in industry in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 11.6% in 2025, according to ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of male vs. female employment in industry recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 12.3% in 1996.
- What is the lowest share of male vs. female employment in industry recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.2% in 2009.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for share of male vs. female employment in industry?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 173rd out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of male vs. female employment in industry rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of male vs. female employment in industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of total employment working in the industry sector.