Bangladesh vs Nigeria: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Bangladesh
137,205
in 2030
Nigeria
162,578
in 2030
Bangladesh rank
8th
Nigeria rank
7th

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

  • Bangladesh
  • Nigeria
50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k150.0k175.0k199020102030

How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 162,578 against 137,205 in Bangladesh, a difference of 25,373.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.2 times Bangladesh's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Bangladesh ahead.

Bangladesh ranks 8th and Nigeria ranks 7th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Bangladesh averaged higher in 3 and Nigeria in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bangladesh Nigeria Difference Ahead
1990s 72,616 60,859 11,757 Bangladesh
2000s 91,972 80,346 11,626 Bangladesh
2010s 108,568 105,187 3,381 Bangladesh
2020s 126,122 139,684 13,562 Nigeria
2030s 137,205 162,578 25,373 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Bangladesh or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 162,578 against 137,205 in Bangladesh as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Bangladesh and Nigeria?
25,373, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Nigeria?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Bangladesh and Nigeria rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Bangladesh ranks 8th and Nigeria ranks 7th of 188 countries.
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.