Malaysia vs South Africa: Employment
Malaysia
15,392
in 2022
South Africa
17,128
in 2024
Malaysia rank
34th
South Africa rank
32nd
Employment over time
- Malaysia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 17,128 against 15,392 in Malaysia, a difference of 1,736.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
Malaysia ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 174 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,059 | 11,432 | 1,373 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 14,166 | 15,462 | 1,296 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 15,138 | 15,291 | 153.67 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, Malaysia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 17,128 against 15,392 in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in employment between Malaysia and South Africa?
- 1,736, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and South Africa?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Malaysia and South Africa rank globally for employment?
- Malaysia ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 174 countries.
- 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.