Sub-Saharan Africa vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Employment
Sub-Saharan Africa
502,587
in 2025
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
34,120
in 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
19th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
17th
Employment over time
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 502,587 against 34,120 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 468,467.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 14.7 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 19th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 17th of 85 groups.
Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sub-Saharan Africa | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 288,011 | 28,474 | 259,537 | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 373,977 | 30,865 | 343,112 | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 462,130 | 33,002 | 429,128 | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, Sub-Saharan Africa or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 502,587 against 34,120 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment between Sub-Saharan Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 468,467, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sub-Saharan Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Sub-Saharan Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for employment?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 19th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 17th 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.