Africa vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+)

Africa
1.09 million
in 2030
Democratic Republic of Congo
72,291
in 2030
Africa rank
19th
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
18th

Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+) over time

  • Africa
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
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How they compare

Africa currently reports 1.09 million against 72,291 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 1.01 million.

That makes Africa's figure about 15.0 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.

Africa ranks 19th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 18th of 91 groups.

Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Democratic Republic of Congo Difference Ahead
1990s 406,362 23,701 382,661 Africa
2000s 538,082 31,466 506,616 Africa
2010s 707,682 43,348 664,335 Africa
2020s 937,027 60,314 876,713 Africa
2030s 1.09 million 72,291 1.01 million Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Africa or Democratic Republic of Congo?
Africa, at 1.09 million against 72,291 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo?
1.01 million, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Africa ranks 19th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 18th of 91 groups.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.