Colombia vs South Africa: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and
Colombia
8.25 million
in 2021
South Africa
10.57 million
in 2020
Colombia rank
17th
South Africa rank
14th
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 10.57 million against 8.25 million in Colombia, a difference of 2.33 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Colombia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Colombia ahead.
Colombia ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 14th of 108 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.33 million | 4.84 million | 5.49 million | Colombia |
| 2010s | 10.05 million | 10.60 million | 553,441 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 7.39 million | 10.57 million | 3.18 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 15-64, primary education and, Colombia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 10.57 million against 8.25 million in Colombia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and between Colombia and South Africa?
- 2.33 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and?
- Colombia ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 14th of 108 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and below. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.