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
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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.

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Indicator
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and below
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
108 places, 1,506 data points, 1970–2021
Last refreshed