Cameroon vs Niger: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) over time
- Cameroon
- Niger
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 20,440 against 18,140 in Niger, a difference of 2,300.
That makes Cameroon's figure about 1.1 times Niger's.
Across all 41 years both countries report, Cameroon has been ahead every year.
Cameroon ranks 56th and Niger ranks 59th of 188 countries.
Cameroon has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,993 | 5,115 | 1,878 | Cameroon |
| 2000s | 9,437 | 7,017 | 2,420 | Cameroon |
| 2010s | 12,761 | 10,010 | 2,751 | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 17,372 | 14,794 | 2,578 | Cameroon |
| 2030s | 20,440 | 18,140 | 2,300 | Cameroon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Cameroon or Niger?
- Cameroon, at 20,440 against 18,140 in Niger as of 2030.
- What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Cameroon and Niger?
- 2,300, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Niger?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do Cameroon and Niger rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Cameroon ranks 56th and Niger ranks 59th 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
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.