Argentina vs South Africa: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban
Argentina
13.08 million
in 2021
South Africa
15.85 million
in 2020
Argentina rank
22nd
South Africa rank
20th
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 15.85 million against 13.08 million in Argentina, a difference of 2.77 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Argentina's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 20th of 98 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.22 million | 16.25 million | 5.03 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 12.05 million | 15.85 million | 3.81 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, urban, Argentina or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 15.85 million against 13.08 million in Argentina as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban between Argentina and South Africa?
- 2.77 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2020.
- How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban?
- Argentina ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 20th of 98 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.