France vs South Africa: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- France
- South Africa
How they compare
France currently reports 15.42 million against 12.45 million in South Africa, a difference of 2.97 million.
That makes France's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 23rd of 186 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.82 million | 6.47 million | 5.35 million | France |
| 2000s | 13.30 million | 8.55 million | 4.75 million | France |
| 2010s | 14.42 million | 9.88 million | 4.54 million | France |
| 2020s | 15.21 million | 11.45 million | 3.75 million | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, France or South Africa?
- France, at 15.42 million against 12.45 million in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between France and South Africa?
- 2.97 million, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do France and South Africa rank globally for labor force, female?
- France ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 23rd of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division, published as Labor force, female. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Female labor force comprises women ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.