Burundi vs Sweden: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Burundi
9,658
in 2030
Sweden
9,179
in 2030
Burundi rank
82nd
Sweden rank
84th

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

  • Burundi
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Burundi currently reports 9,658 against 9,179 in Sweden, a difference of 479.

That makes Burundi's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.

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

Burundi ranks 82nd and Sweden ranks 84th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Burundi Sweden Difference Ahead
1990s 2,991 7,132 4,141 Sweden
2000s 4,053 7,459 3,406 Sweden
2010s 5,770 8,101 2,330 Sweden
2020s 7,950 8,830 879.63 Sweden
2030s 9,658 9,179 479.17 Burundi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Burundi or Sweden?
Burundi, at 9,658 against 9,179 in Sweden as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Burundi and Sweden?
479, with Burundi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Sweden?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Burundi and Sweden rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Burundi ranks 82nd and Sweden ranks 84th 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.