Netherlands vs South America: Employment
Netherlands
9,899
in 2025
South America
206,717
in 2025
Netherlands rank
45th
South America rank
40th
Employment over time
- Netherlands
- South America
How they compare
South America currently reports 206,717 against 9,899 in Netherlands, a difference of 196,818.
That makes South America's figure about 20.9 times Netherlands's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, South America has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 45th and South America ranks 40th of 174 countries.
South America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | South America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,104 | 155,824 | 147,720 | South America |
| 2010s | 8,458 | 183,840 | 175,382 | South America |
| 2020s | 9,566 | 194,620 | 185,054 | South America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, Netherlands or South America?
- South America, at 206,717 against 9,899 in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment between Netherlands and South America?
- 196,818, with South America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and South America?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Netherlands and South America rank globally for employment?
- Netherlands ranks 45th and South America ranks 40th 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.