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
05.0k10.0k15.0k199420092025

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.

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About this data

Indicator
Employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
261 places, 6,860 data points, 1947–2026
Last refreshed