Sub-Saharan Africa vs Tanzania: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tanzania
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 247.09 million against 16.69 million in Tanzania, a difference of 230.40 million.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 14.8 times Tanzania's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 17th and Tanzania ranks 19th of 47 groups.
Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sub-Saharan Africa | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 110.42 million | 6.95 million | 103.47 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2000s | 146.90 million | 9.35 million | 137.55 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 188.62 million | 11.90 million | 176.72 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 229.66 million | 15.40 million | 214.26 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, Sub-Saharan Africa or Tanzania?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 247.09 million against 16.69 million in Tanzania as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between Sub-Saharan Africa and Tanzania?
- 230.40 million, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sub-Saharan Africa and Tanzania?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Sub-Saharan Africa and Tanzania rank globally for labor force, female?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 17th and Tanzania ranks 19th of 47 groups.
- 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.