Rwanda vs Sweden: Working-age population
Rwanda
8,831
in 2025
Sweden
8,651
in 2025
Rwanda rank
35th
Sweden rank
36th
Working-age population over time
- Rwanda
- Sweden
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 8,831 against 8,651 in Sweden, a difference of 180.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 8 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Sweden ahead.
Rwanda ranks 35th and Sweden ranks 36th of 82 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,829 | 7,304 | 474.9 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 8,327 | 8,371 | 43.8 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher working-age population, Rwanda or Sweden?
- Rwanda, at 8,831 against 8,651 in Sweden as of 2025.
- What is the difference in working-age population between Rwanda and Sweden?
- 180, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Sweden?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2025.
- How do Rwanda and Sweden rank globally for working-age population?
- Rwanda ranks 35th and Sweden ranks 36th 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.