Share of male vs. female employment in industry in South Sudan
South Sudan: Share of male vs. female employment in industry was 2.0% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Share of male vs. female employment in industry in South Sudan, 1991–2023
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of male vs. female employment in industry in South Sudan is 2.0%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of male vs. female employment in industry in South Sudan peaked at 2.6% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 1991.
That places South Sudan 186th out of 186 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Share of male vs. female employment in industry in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.9% | — |
| 1992 | 1.9% | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 1.9% | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 2.0% | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 2.0% | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 2.2% | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 2.2% | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 2.2% | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 2.3% | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 2.3% | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 2.4% | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 2.4% | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 2.4% | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 2.5% | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 2.6% | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 2.6% | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 2.6% | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 2.5% | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 2.6% | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 2.5% | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 2.3% | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 2.4% | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 2.3% | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 2.1% | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 2.0% | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 2.0% | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 2.0% | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 2.0% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 2.1% | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 2.0% | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 2.0% | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 4 |
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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 share of male vs. female employment in industry in South Sudan?
- Share of male vs. female employment in industry in South Sudan was 2.0% in 2023, 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.6% in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of male vs. female employment in industry recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 1991.
- How does South Sudan rank for share of male vs. female employment in industry?
- South Sudan ranks 186th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of male vs. female employment in industry rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. 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, 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.