South Korea vs South Africa: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+)
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+) over time
- South Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 51,011 against 46,871 in South Korea, a difference of 4,140.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 24th of 188 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34,698 | 27,677 | 7,021 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 38,542 | 33,675 | 4,867 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 43,392 | 40,007 | 3,385 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 46,268 | 47,595 | 1,327 | South Africa |
| 2030s | 46,871 | 51,011 | 4,140 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), South Korea or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 51,011 against 46,871 in South Korea as of 2030.
- What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between South Korea and South Africa?
- 4,140, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and South Africa?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do South Korea and South Africa rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- South Korea ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 24th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.