ChatGPT对美国和中国公务员人数的回答。
问: How many civil servants in all levels of governments are there in USA?
ChatGPT答：
As of 2023, the United States employed approximately 25 million individuals across all levels of government—federal, state, and local. This total includes about 2.87 million federal civilian employees and around 19.58 million state and local government employees.
Over the past several decades, the number of federal employees has remained relatively stable, while state and local government employment has seen steady increases. Notably, the federal workforce has experienced periodic spikes due to temporary hiring for the decennial census.
In terms of distribution, the Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest federal employer, accounting for over 20% of the federal workforce. Defense and national security-related agencies collectively comprise nearly 71% of the civilian federal workforce, excluding the U.S. Postal Service.
Geographically, fewer than a fifth of federal employees work in the Washington, D.C., area. Outside of this region, states like California and Texas have the largest numbers of federal employees, with about 147,500 and 130,000, respectively.
Overall, government employment constitutes a significant portion of the U.S. workforce, reflecting the extensive range of services provided at various levels of government.
问：How many civil servants in all levels of governments are there in China?
ChatGPT答：
As of 2021, China employed approximately 56.3 million individuals in state-owned units within urban areas.
This figure encompasses a broad range of public sector employees, including those in state-owned enterprises and public institutions.
Focusing specifically on the civil service, which comprises government officials responsible for administrative functions, estimates suggest there are around 10 million civil servants in China.
This number has remained relatively stable over the past decade.
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in interest in civil service positions. In 2024, a record 3.4 million candidates took the national civil service examination, competing for approximately 39,600 available positions.
This surge reflects a growing demand for job stability amid economic uncertainties.
It's important to note that definitions of public sector employment can vary, and comprehensive, up-to-date statistics encompassing all levels of government are limited. Therefore, the figures provided are based on available data and may not capture the full scope of public sector employment in China.
