South Africa vs Uganda: Employment
South Africa
17,128
in 2024
Uganda
17,970
in 2021
South Africa rank
32nd
Uganda rank
29th
Employment over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 17,970 against 17,128 in South Africa, a difference of 842.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2003 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 32nd and Uganda ranks 29th of 174 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12,242 | 12,514 | 272 | Uganda |
| 2010s | 15,138 | 13,417 | 1,721 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 14,884 | 17,970 | 3,086 | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, South Africa or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 17,970 against 17,128 in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in employment between South Africa and Uganda?
- 842, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for employment?
- South Africa ranks 32nd and Uganda ranks 29th 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.