South Korea vs South Africa: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24
South Korea
1.83 million
in 2017
South Africa
2.14 million
in 2020
South Korea rank
34th
South Africa rank
31st
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 over time
- South Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2.14 million against 1.83 million in South Korea, a difference of 312,350.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 16 shared years of data; in 2001 it was South Africa ahead.
South Korea ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 31st of 109 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.79 million | 2.75 million | 959,705 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1.55 million | 2.65 million | 1.10 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24, South Korea or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2.14 million against 1.83 million in South Korea as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 between South Korea and South Africa?
- 312,350, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and South Africa?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2017.
- How do South Korea and South Africa rank globally for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24?
- South Korea ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 31st of 109 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.