Brazil vs Nigeria: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) over time
- Brazil
- Nigeria
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 177,295 against 162,578 in Nigeria, a difference of 14,717.
That makes Brazil's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.
Across all 41 years both countries report, Brazil has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 7th of 188 countries.
Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 107,531 | 60,859 | 46,672 | Brazil |
| 2000s | 133,184 | 80,346 | 52,838 | Brazil |
| 2010s | 155,186 | 105,187 | 50,000 | Brazil |
| 2020s | 170,868 | 139,684 | 31,185 | Brazil |
| 2030s | 177,295 | 162,578 | 14,717 | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Brazil or Nigeria?
- Brazil, at 177,295 against 162,578 in Nigeria as of 2030.
- What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Brazil and Nigeria?
- 14,717, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Nigeria?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do Brazil and Nigeria rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Brazil ranks 6th 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
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.