New Zealand vs Sierra Leone: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- New Zealand
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 3.08 million against 2.93 million in Sierra Leone, a difference of 141,370.
Across all 36 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 108th and Sierra Leone ranks 111th of 186 countries.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.79 million | 1.54 million | 251,555 | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 2.14 million | 1.93 million | 209,272 | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 2.54 million | 2.29 million | 244,760 | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 2.98 million | 2.74 million | 234,042 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, total, New Zealand or Sierra Leone?
- New Zealand, at 3.08 million against 2.93 million in Sierra Leone as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, total between New Zealand and Sierra Leone?
- 141,370, 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, total?
- New Zealand ranks 108th and Sierra Leone ranks 111th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILO), type: estimates based on external database, published as Labor force, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labor force comprises people 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.