Africa vs France: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Africa
1.09 million
in 2030
France
58,516
in 2030
Africa rank
19th
France rank
22nd

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

  • Africa
  • France
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How they compare

Africa currently reports 1.09 million against 58,516 in France, a difference of 1.03 million.

That makes Africa's figure about 18.6 times France's.

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

Africa ranks 19th and France ranks 22nd of 91 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa France Difference Ahead
1990s 406,362 47,883 358,479 Africa
2000s 538,082 51,279 486,803 Africa
2010s 707,682 54,359 653,323 Africa
2020s 937,027 57,177 879,850 Africa
2030s 1.09 million 58,516 1.03 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 France?
Africa, at 1.09 million against 58,516 in France as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Africa and France?
1.03 million, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and France?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Africa and France rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Africa ranks 19th and France ranks 22nd 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.