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

Bangladesh
137,205
in 2030
Pakistan
182,291
in 2030
Bangladesh rank
8th
Pakistan rank
5th

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

  • Bangladesh
  • Pakistan
050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k199020102030

How they compare

Pakistan currently reports 182,291 against 137,205 in Bangladesh, a difference of 45,086.

That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.3 times Bangladesh's.

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

Bangladesh ranks 8th and Pakistan ranks 5th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Bangladesh Pakistan Difference Ahead
1990s 72,616 74,258 1,642 Pakistan
2000s 91,972 101,884 9,912 Pakistan
2010s 108,568 131,974 23,406 Pakistan
2020s 126,122 161,547 35,425 Pakistan
2030s 137,205 182,291 45,086 Pakistan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan, at 182,291 against 137,205 in Bangladesh as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Bangladesh and Pakistan?
45,086, with Pakistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Pakistan?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Bangladesh and Pakistan rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Bangladesh ranks 8th and Pakistan ranks 5th 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.