Burkina Faso vs Netherlands: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Burkina Faso
16,608
in 2030
Netherlands
15,988
in 2030
Burkina Faso rank
61st
Netherlands rank
63rd

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

  • Burkina Faso
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 16,608 against 15,988 in Netherlands, a difference of 620.

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

Burkina Faso ranks 61st and Netherlands ranks 63rd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 1 and Netherlands in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Burkina Faso Netherlands Difference Ahead
1990s 5,444 12,629 7,185 Netherlands
2000s 7,468 13,388 5,920 Netherlands
2010s 10,137 14,251 4,113 Netherlands
2020s 13,987 15,476 1,489 Netherlands
2030s 16,608 15,988 620.6 Burkina Faso

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Burkina Faso or Netherlands?
Burkina Faso, at 16,608 against 15,988 in Netherlands as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Burkina Faso and Netherlands?
620, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Netherlands?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Burkina Faso and Netherlands rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Burkina Faso ranks 61st and Netherlands ranks 63rd 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.