G7 vs South Africa: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

G7
405,962
in 2027
South Africa
27,412
in 2027
G7 rank
23rd
South Africa rank
26th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • G7
  • South Africa
0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k199020082027

How they compare

G7 currently reports 405,962 against 27,412 in South Africa, a difference of 378,550.

That makes G7's figure about 14.8 times South Africa's.

Across all 38 years both countries report, G7 has been ahead every year.

G7 ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 26th of 87 regions.

G7 has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade G7 South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 337,401 16,032 321,369 G7
2000s 361,597 18,897 342,700 G7
2010s 382,964 21,564 361,400 G7
2020s 401,929 25,464 376,466 G7

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), G7 or South Africa?
G7, at 405,962 against 27,412 in South Africa as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between G7 and South Africa?
378,550, with G7 ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for G7 and South Africa?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do G7 and South Africa rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
G7 ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 26th of 87 regions.
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

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.