South Sudan—Total Labor Force
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #87 of 188
Latest Value
5.1M
2023
YoY Change
+5.8%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#87
of 188 countries
Maximum
5.1M
2023
Minimum
2.4M
2000
CAGR
+3.2%
24 years
Last
5.1M
Previous
4.8M
Highest
5.1M
Lowest
2.4M
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.1M | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 4.8M | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 4.7M | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 4.5M | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 4.3M | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 4.1M | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 4.2M | -7.1% |
| 2016 | 4.5M | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 4.7M | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 4.8M | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 4.8M | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 4.6M | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 4.4M | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 4.1M | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 3.9M | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 3.7M | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 3.5M | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 3.3M | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 3.1M | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 2.9M | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 2.8M | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 2.7M | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 2.6M | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 2.4M |
Top Countries — Total Labor Force
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | World | 3.73B | 2025 |
| 2 | China | 767.6M | 2025 |
| 3 | India | 617.6M | 2025 |
| 4 | United States | 174.8M | 2025 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 147.1M | 2025 |
| 6 | Nigeria | 116.6M | 2025 |
| 7 | Brazil | 108.3M | 2025 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 85.2M | 2025 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 74.7M | 2025 |
| 10 | Russian Federation | 72.4M | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Total Labor Force — World Bank World Development Indicators.
Methodology
Data compiled by Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Source: World BankView original source →