Brazil vs Indonesia: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Brazil
177,295
in 2030
Indonesia
229,513
in 2030
Brazil rank
6th
Indonesia rank
4th

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

  • Brazil
  • Indonesia
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How they compare

Indonesia currently reports 229,513 against 177,295 in Brazil, a difference of 52,218.

That makes Indonesia's figure about 1.3 times Brazil's.

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

Brazil ranks 6th and Indonesia ranks 4th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Brazil Indonesia Difference Ahead
1990s 107,531 131,939 24,407 Indonesia
2000s 133,184 162,316 29,132 Indonesia
2010s 155,186 189,700 34,513 Indonesia
2020s 170,868 215,228 44,359 Indonesia
2030s 177,295 229,513 52,218 Indonesia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Brazil or Indonesia?
Indonesia, at 229,513 against 177,295 in Brazil as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Brazil and Indonesia?
52,218, with Indonesia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Indonesia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Brazil and Indonesia rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Brazil ranks 6th and Indonesia ranks 4th 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.