Bulgaria vs Libya: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Bulgaria
5,551
in 2030
Libya
5,998
in 2030
Bulgaria rank
108th
Libya rank
105th

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

  • Bulgaria
  • Libya
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How they compare

Libya currently reports 5,998 against 5,551 in Bulgaria, a difference of 447.

That makes Libya's figure about 1.1 times Bulgaria's.

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

Bulgaria ranks 108th and Libya ranks 105th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Bulgaria averaged higher in 4 and Libya in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bulgaria Libya Difference Ahead
1990s 6,875 3,065 3,810 Bulgaria
2000s 6,637 4,008 2,628 Bulgaria
2010s 6,201 4,536 1,666 Bulgaria
2020s 5,759 5,419 340.64 Bulgaria
2030s 5,551 5,998 447.08 Libya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Bulgaria or Libya?
Libya, at 5,998 against 5,551 in Bulgaria as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Bulgaria and Libya?
447, with Libya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Libya?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Bulgaria and Libya rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Bulgaria ranks 108th and Libya ranks 105th 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.