South Africa vs United States of America: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), per square kilometre
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), per square kilometre over time
- South Africa
- United States of America
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 0.0212 units per square kilometre against 0.0192 units per square kilometre in United States of America, a difference of 0.002 units per square kilometre.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times United States of America's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was United States of America ahead.
South Africa ranks 124th and United States of America ranks 127th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and United States of America in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0132 units per square kilometre | 0.0149 units per square kilometre | 0.0017 units per square kilometre | United States of America |
| 2000s | 0.0156 units per square kilometre | 0.0167 units per square kilometre | 0.0011 units per square kilometre | United States of America |
| 2010s | 0.0178 units per square kilometre | 0.018 units per square kilometre | 0.0002 units per square kilometre | United States of America |
| 2020s | 0.0198 units per square kilometre | 0.0189 units per square kilometre | 0.0009 units per square kilometre | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), per square kilometre, South Africa or United States of America?
- South Africa, at 0.0212 units per square kilometre against 0.0192 units per square kilometre in United States of America as of 2023.
- What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), per square kilometre between South Africa and United States of America?
- 0.002 units per square kilometre, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United States of America?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and United States of America rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), per square kilometre?
- South Africa ranks 124th and United States of America ranks 127th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Statizoid (derived), published as Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), per square kilometre. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.