South Africa vs Turkey: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- South Africa
- Turkey
How they compare
Turkey currently reports 12.70 million against 12.45 million in South Africa, a difference of 246,000.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Turkey ahead.
South Africa ranks 23rd and Turkey ranks 22nd of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Turkey in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Turkey | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.47 million | 6.17 million | 293,607 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 8.55 million | 6.23 million | 2.32 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 9.88 million | 9.28 million | 606,925 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 11.45 million | 11.59 million | 137,303 | Turkey |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, South Africa or Turkey?
- Turkey, at 12.70 million against 12.45 million in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between South Africa and Turkey?
- 246,000, with Turkey ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Turkey?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Turkey rank globally for labor force, female?
- South Africa ranks 23rd and Turkey ranks 22nd 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.