South Africa vs Spain: Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64
South Africa
19.20 million
in 2020
Spain
22.02 million
in 2016
South Africa rank
23rd
Spain rank
21st
Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 22.02 million against 19.20 million in South Africa, a difference of 2.81 million.
That makes Spain's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 1995 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 23rd and Spain ranks 21st of 106 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.48 million | 13,410 | 11.46 million | South Africa |
| 2000s | 13.27 million | 11.34 million | 1.92 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 17.20 million | 21.91 million | 4.70 million | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64, South Africa or Spain?
- Spain, at 22.02 million against 19.20 million in South Africa as of 2016.
- What is the difference in total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 between South Africa and Spain?
- 2.81 million, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Spain?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2016.
- How do South Africa and Spain rank globally for total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64?
- South Africa ranks 23rd and Spain ranks 21st of 106 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.