Poland vs South Africa: Employment
Poland
17,291
in 2025
South Africa
17,128
in 2024
Poland rank
31st
South Africa rank
32nd
Employment over time
- Poland
- South Africa
How they compare
Poland currently reports 17,291 against 17,128 in South Africa, a difference of 163.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Poland ahead.
Poland ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 32nd of 174 countries.
Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14,589 | 11,432 | 3,157 | Poland |
| 2010s | 16,049 | 15,447 | 601.85 | Poland |
| 2020s | 16,869 | 15,948 | 921.16 | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, Poland or South Africa?
- Poland, at 17,291 against 17,128 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment between Poland and South Africa?
- 163, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Poland and South Africa rank globally for employment?
- Poland ranks 31st 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.