New Zealand vs Sierra Leone: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- New Zealand
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 1.46 million against 1.43 million in Sierra Leone, a difference of 32,480.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sierra Leone ahead.
New Zealand ranks 100th and Sierra Leone ranks 103rd of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 3 and Sierra Leone in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 790,533 | 794,913 | 4,380 | Sierra Leone |
| 2000s | 985,394 | 982,626 | 2,768 | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 1.20 million | 1.14 million | 60,864 | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 1.41 million | 1.33 million | 77,808 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, New Zealand or Sierra Leone?
- New Zealand, at 1.46 million against 1.43 million in Sierra Leone as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between New Zealand and Sierra Leone?
- 32,480, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Sierra Leone?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do New Zealand and Sierra Leone rank globally for labor force, female?
- New Zealand ranks 100th and Sierra Leone ranks 103rd of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division, published as Labor force, female. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Female labor force comprises women ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.