South America vs Taiwan, China: Employment
South America
206,717
in 2025
Taiwan, China
11,504
in 2020
South America rank
40th
Taiwan, China rank
42nd
Employment over time
- South America
- Taiwan, China
How they compare
South America currently reports 206,717 against 11,504 in Taiwan, China, a difference of 195,213.
That makes South America's figure about 18.0 times Taiwan, China's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, South America has been ahead every year.
South America ranks 40th and Taiwan, China ranks 42nd of 85 groups.
South America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South America | Taiwan, China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 155,824 | 9,872 | 145,952 | South America |
| 2010s | 183,840 | 11,086 | 172,754 | South America |
| 2020s | 174,957 | 11,504 | 163,454 | South America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, South America or Taiwan, China?
- South America, at 206,717 against 11,504 in Taiwan, China as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment between South America and Taiwan, China?
- 195,213, with South America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South America and Taiwan, China?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do South America and Taiwan, China rank globally for employment?
- South America ranks 40th and Taiwan, China ranks 42nd of 85 groups.
- 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.