South Africa vs Ukraine: Employment

South Africa
17,128
in 2024
Ukraine
15,693
in 2021
South Africa rank
32nd
Ukraine rank
33rd

Employment over time

  • South Africa
  • Ukraine
010.0k20.0k30.0k198720052024

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 17,128 against 15,693 in Ukraine, a difference of 1,435.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Ukraine's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ukraine ahead.

South Africa ranks 32nd and Ukraine ranks 33rd of 174 countries.

Ukraine has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Ukraine Difference Ahead
2000s 11,432 20,442 9,010 Ukraine
2010s 15,447 18,133 2,685 Ukraine
2020s 15,069 15,844 775.75 Ukraine

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher employment, South Africa or Ukraine?
South Africa, at 17,128 against 15,693 in Ukraine as of 2024.
What is the difference in employment between South Africa and Ukraine?
1,435, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Ukraine?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do South Africa and Ukraine rank globally for employment?
South Africa ranks 32nd and Ukraine ranks 33rd 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