European Union vs Saudi Arabia: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- European Union
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
European Union currently reports 221.68 million against 18.38 million in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 203.29 million.
That makes European Union's figure about 12.1 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, European Union has been ahead every year.
European Union ranks 37th and Saudi Arabia ranks 37th of 48 groups.
European Union has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 192.68 million | 3.84 million | 188.84 million | European Union |
| 2000s | 204.02 million | 6.53 million | 197.50 million | European Union |
| 2010s | 213.48 million | 12.16 million | 201.33 million | European Union |
| 2020s | 219.06 million | 16.23 million | 202.83 million | European Union |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, total, European Union or Saudi Arabia?
- European Union, at 221.68 million against 18.38 million in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, total between European Union and Saudi Arabia?
- 203.29 million, with European Union ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and Saudi Arabia?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do European Union and Saudi Arabia rank globally for labor force, total?
- European Union ranks 37th and Saudi Arabia ranks 37th of 48 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILO), type: estimates based on external database, published as Labor force, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labor force comprises people 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.