European Union 28 vs South Africa: Employment
European Union 28
242,261
in 2025
South Africa
17,128
in 2024
European Union 28 rank
32nd
South Africa rank
32nd
Employment over time
- European Union 28
- South Africa
How they compare
European Union 28 currently reports 242,261 against 17,128 in South Africa, a difference of 225,133.
That makes European Union 28's figure about 14.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, European Union 28 has been ahead every year.
European Union 28 ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 32nd of 85 groups.
European Union 28 has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union 28 | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 214,566 | 11,432 | 203,134 | European Union 28 |
| 2010s | 225,451 | 15,447 | 210,004 | European Union 28 |
| 2020s | 239,255 | 15,948 | 223,307 | European Union 28 |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, European Union 28 or South Africa?
- European Union 28, at 242,261 against 17,128 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment between European Union 28 and South Africa?
- 225,133, with European Union 28 ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union 28 and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do European Union 28 and South Africa rank globally for employment?
- European Union 28 ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 32nd of 85 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.