How many years of comparable data are there for BRICS and Nigeria?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

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.

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

BRICS

2.76 million

in 2030

Nigeria

162,578

in 2030

BRICS rank

6th

Nigeria rank

7th

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

BRICS
Nigeria

How they compare

BRICS currently reports 2.76 million against 162,578 in Nigeria, a difference of 2.60 million.

That makes BRICS's figure about 17.0 times Nigeria's.

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

BRICS ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 7th of 91 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	BRICS	Nigeria	Difference	Ahead
1990s	1.73 million	60,859	1.67 million	BRICS
2000s	2.08 million	80,346	2.00 million	BRICS
2010s	2.39 million	105,187	2.28 million	BRICS
2020s	2.64 million	139,684	2.50 million	BRICS
2030s	2.76 million	162,578	2.60 million	BRICS

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), BRICS or Nigeria?: BRICS, at 2.76 million against 162,578 in Nigeria as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between BRICS and Nigeria?: 2.60 million, with BRICS ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for BRICS and Nigeria?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do BRICS and Nigeria rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?: BRICS ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 7th of 91 groups.
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: 05 September 2026

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.