South Africa vs Tanzania: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and
South Africa
10.57 million
in 2020
Tanzania
17.88 million
in 2020
South Africa rank
14th
Tanzania rank
11th
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and over time
- South Africa
- Tanzania
How they compare
Tanzania currently reports 17.88 million against 10.57 million in South Africa, a difference of 7.31 million.
That makes Tanzania's figure about 1.7 times South Africa's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Tanzania has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 14th and Tanzania ranks 11th of 108 countries.
Tanzania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.22 million | 14.62 million | 9.40 million | Tanzania |
| 2010s | 9.87 million | 16.75 million | 6.87 million | Tanzania |
| 2020s | 10.57 million | 17.88 million | 7.31 million | Tanzania |
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, South Africa or Tanzania?
- Tanzania, at 17.88 million against 10.57 million in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and between South Africa and Tanzania?
- 7.31 million, with Tanzania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tanzania?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and Tanzania rank globally for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and?
- South Africa ranks 14th and Tanzania ranks 11th 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.