South Sudan vs Switzerland: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- South Sudan
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 5.17 million against 5.07 million in South Sudan, a difference of 95,320.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Sudan ranks 86th and Switzerland ranks 84th of 186 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.10 million | 3.79 million | 1.69 million | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 3.07 million | 4.21 million | 1.14 million | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 4.45 million | 4.75 million | 306,873 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 4.76 million | 5.02 million | 263,865 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, total, South Sudan or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 5.17 million against 5.07 million in South Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, total between South Sudan and Switzerland?
- 95,320, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Switzerland?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Sudan and Switzerland rank globally for labor force, total?
- South Sudan ranks 86th and Switzerland ranks 84th of 186 countries.
- 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.