South Africa vs Tanzania: Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64
South Africa
19.20 million
in 2020
Tanzania
15.79 million
in 2020
South Africa rank
23rd
Tanzania rank
25th
Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 over time
- South Africa
- Tanzania
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 19.20 million against 15.79 million in Tanzania, a difference of 3.41 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Tanzania's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 23rd and Tanzania ranks 25th of 106 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.39 million | 11.10 million | 4.29 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 16.80 million | 13.42 million | 3.37 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 19.20 million | 15.79 million | 3.41 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 25-64, South Africa or Tanzania?
- South Africa, at 19.20 million against 15.79 million in Tanzania as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 between South Africa and Tanzania?
- 3.41 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tanzania?
- 8 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 25-64?
- South Africa ranks 23rd and Tanzania ranks 25th of 106 groups.
- 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.