Peru vs South Africa: Employment
Peru
17,836
in 2025
South Africa
17,128
in 2024
Peru rank
30th
South Africa rank
32nd
Employment over time
- Peru
- South Africa
How they compare
Peru currently reports 17,836 against 17,128 in South Africa, a difference of 708.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.
Peru ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 174 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Peru | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,944 | 11,432 | 2,513 | Peru |
| 2010s | 17,018 | 15,447 | 1,570 | Peru |
| 2020s | 17,302 | 15,948 | 1,355 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, Peru or South Africa?
- Peru, at 17,836 against 17,128 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment between Peru and South Africa?
- 708, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Peru and South Africa rank globally for employment?
- Peru ranks 30th 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.