Ethiopia vs South Africa: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and
Ethiopia
15.44 million
in 2021
South Africa
10.57 million
in 2020
Ethiopia rank
12th
South Africa rank
14th
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and over time
- Ethiopia
- South Africa
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 15.44 million against 10.57 million in South Africa, a difference of 4.87 million.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.5 times South Africa's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 12th and South Africa ranks 14th of 108 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.83 million | 4.46 million | 11.37 million | Ethiopia |
| 2000s | 15.94 million | 2.34 million | 13.61 million | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 20.20 million | 9.96 million | 10.24 million | Ethiopia |
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, Ethiopia or South Africa?
- Ethiopia, at 15.44 million against 10.57 million in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and between Ethiopia and South Africa?
- 4.87 million, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2015.
- How do Ethiopia and South Africa rank globally for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and?
- Ethiopia ranks 12th 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.