Brazil vs Russia: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+)

Brazil
177,295
in 2030
Russia
120,569
in 2030
Brazil rank
6th
Russia rank
9th

Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+) over time

  • Brazil
  • Russia
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How they compare

Brazil currently reports 177,295 against 120,569 in Russia, a difference of 56,726.

That makes Brazil's figure about 1.5 times Russia's.

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

Brazil ranks 6th and Russia ranks 9th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Brazil averaged higher in 4 and Russia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Brazil Russia Difference Ahead
1990s 107,531 116,834 9,302 Russia
2000s 133,184 122,026 11,158 Brazil
2010s 155,186 121,156 34,030 Brazil
2020s 170,868 119,884 50,984 Brazil
2030s 177,295 120,569 56,726 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 Russia?
Brazil, at 177,295 against 120,569 in Russia as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Brazil and Russia?
56,726, with Brazil ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Russia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Brazil and Russia rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Brazil ranks 6th and Russia ranks 9th 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.