IDA only vs South Africa: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- IDA only
- South Africa
How they compare
IDA only currently reports 197.83 million against 12.45 million in South Africa, a difference of 185.38 million.
That makes IDA only's figure about 15.9 times South Africa's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, IDA only has been ahead every year.
IDA only ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 23rd of 46 groups.
IDA only has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IDA only | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 95.34 million | 6.47 million | 88.87 million | IDA only |
| 2000s | 125.06 million | 8.55 million | 116.52 million | IDA only |
| 2010s | 159.68 million | 9.88 million | 149.80 million | IDA only |
| 2020s | 189.28 million | 11.45 million | 177.83 million | IDA only |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, IDA only or South Africa?
- IDA only, at 197.83 million against 12.45 million in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between IDA only and South Africa?
- 185.38 million, with IDA only ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IDA only and South Africa?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do IDA only and South Africa rank globally for labor force, female?
- IDA only ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 23rd of 46 groups.
- 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.