Asia and the Pacific vs Bangladesh: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Asia and the Pacific
3.69 million
in 2030
Bangladesh
137,205
in 2030
Asia and the Pacific rank
5th
Bangladesh rank
8th

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

  • Asia and the Pacific
  • Bangladesh
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How they compare

Asia and the Pacific currently reports 3.69 million against 137,205 in Bangladesh, a difference of 3.56 million.

That makes Asia and the Pacific's figure about 26.9 times Bangladesh's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Asia and the Pacific has been ahead every year.

Asia and the Pacific ranks 5th and Bangladesh ranks 8th of 91 groups.

Asia and the Pacific has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Asia and the Pacific Bangladesh Difference Ahead
1990s 2.21 million 72,616 2.14 million Asia and the Pacific
2000s 2.69 million 91,972 2.60 million Asia and the Pacific
2010s 3.13 million 108,568 3.02 million Asia and the Pacific
2020s 3.50 million 126,122 3.37 million Asia and the Pacific
2030s 3.69 million 137,205 3.56 million Asia and the Pacific

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Asia and the Pacific or Bangladesh?
Asia and the Pacific, at 3.69 million against 137,205 in Bangladesh as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Asia and the Pacific and Bangladesh?
3.56 million, with Asia and the Pacific ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Asia and the Pacific and Bangladesh?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Asia and the Pacific and Bangladesh rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Asia and the Pacific ranks 5th and Bangladesh ranks 8th 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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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.