Northern, Southern and Western Europe vs South Africa: Employment
Northern, Southern and Western Europe
214,295
in 2025
South Africa
17,128
in 2024
Northern, Southern and Western Europe rank
35th
South Africa rank
32nd
Employment over time
- Northern, Southern and Western Europe
- South Africa
How they compare
Northern, Southern and Western Europe currently reports 214,295 against 17,128 in South Africa, a difference of 197,167.
That makes Northern, Southern and Western Europe's figure about 12.5 times South Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Northern, Southern and Western Europe has been ahead every year.
Northern, Southern and Western Europe ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 85 groups.
Northern, Southern and Western Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern, Southern and Western Europe | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 189,450 | 11,432 | 178,018 | Northern, Southern and Western Europe |
| 2010s | 198,157 | 15,447 | 182,710 | Northern, Southern and Western Europe |
| 2020s | 210,775 | 15,948 | 194,827 | Northern, Southern and Western Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, Northern, Southern and Western Europe or South Africa?
- Northern, Southern and Western Europe, at 214,295 against 17,128 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment between Northern, Southern and Western Europe and South Africa?
- 197,167, with Northern, Southern and Western Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern, Southern and Western Europe and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Northern, Southern and Western Europe and South Africa rank globally for employment?
- Northern, Southern and Western Europe ranks 35th 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.