Ghana vs Netherlands: Working-age population
Ghana
20,263
in 2024
Netherlands
14,996
in 2025
Ghana rank
19th
Netherlands rank
22nd
Working-age population over time
- Ghana
- Netherlands
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 20,263 against 14,996 in Netherlands, a difference of 5,267.
That makes Ghana's figure about 1.4 times Netherlands's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Netherlands ahead.
Ghana ranks 19th and Netherlands ranks 22nd of 82 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 2 and Netherlands in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12,345 | 12,945 | 600.5 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 15,665 | 13,802 | 1,863 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 19,599 | 14,700 | 4,899 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher working-age population, Ghana or Netherlands?
- Ghana, at 20,263 against 14,996 in Netherlands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in working-age population between Ghana and Netherlands?
- 5,267, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Netherlands?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and Netherlands rank globally for working-age population?
- Ghana ranks 19th and Netherlands ranks 22nd of 82 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Working-age population (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.