Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), ASEAN or South Africa?

ASEAN, at 364,441 against 27,412 in South Africa as of 2027.

How many years of comparable data are there for ASEAN and South Africa?

38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

ASEAN vs South Africa: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

ASEAN

364,441

in 2027

South Africa

27,412

in 2027

ASEAN rank

26th

South Africa rank

26th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

ASEAN
South Africa

How they compare

ASEAN currently reports 364,441 against 27,412 in South Africa, a difference of 337,029.

That makes ASEAN's figure about 13.3 times South Africa's.

Across all 38 years both countries report, ASEAN has been ahead every year.

ASEAN ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 26th of 87 groups.

ASEAN has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	ASEAN	South Africa	Difference	Ahead
1990s	214,441	16,032	198,409	ASEAN
2000s	265,066	18,897	246,169	ASEAN
2010s	316,352	21,564	294,788	ASEAN
2020s	348,939	25,464	323,475	ASEAN

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), ASEAN or South Africa?: ASEAN, at 364,441 against 27,412 in South Africa as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between ASEAN and South Africa?: 337,029, with ASEAN ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for ASEAN and South Africa?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do ASEAN and South Africa rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: ASEAN ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 26th of 87 groups.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed: 19 August 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.